Legal/Regulation: Page 2
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SNC-Lavalin failed to meet minimum technical score for CA$663M light-rail project
An Ottawa, Canada, city official gave detailed bidder score information to the city council after some members expressed concern that the bidding process for the Trillium Line and other projects was not transparent enough.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 06, 2019 -
SBA raises revenue limits for small business certifications
Under current Small Business Administration guidelines, small construction firms are those with $36.5 million in annual sales or less, but the new rule raises that threshold to $39.5 million.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 03, 2019 -
Arizona court stops $1B Rosemont copper mine construction
Hudbay Minerals' project will likely face continued delays as the company moves through the appeals process.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Canadian proposal would extend residency to migrant construction workers
The country is looking at new ways for its already immigrant-heavy construction workforce to fill a persistent labor shortage.
By Anying Guo • Aug. 01, 2019 -
SponsoredThe prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance
Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.
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Plumbing company settles EEOC claims that it assigned only Latino workers to sewer duty
When a worker complained, a supervisor told him to return to the sewer, threatened to replace him and referred to him by a pejorative, the EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
Supreme Court allows border wall construction to move forward
The high court vacated a permanent injunction put in place by a U.S. District Court judge, allowing for use of $2.5 billion of military funds for the construction of barriers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2019 -
EB-5 visa changes set for Q4
Higher investment thresholds and a reworking of a special investment zone could affect development and construction industries starting in November.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveEmployer or employee: Who's to blame for OSHA violations?
If a contractor has trained its employees on safety rules and a few workers refuse to follow procedures, it sometimes comes down to individual worker misconduct.
By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2019 -
British Columbia's support of tall wood buildings influences codes worldwide
The province's moves have led to greater acceptance not only across Canada but in the U.S. and Japan, where Tokyo-based architects are planning a 70-story CLT high-rise, for example.
By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019 -
Miami-Dade extends FIU bridge contractor's airport construction contract
While the board of commissioners has agreed to continue working with Magnum Construction Management by extending its existing contract, it also issued an RFQ for a new contractor.
By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019 -
Contractor facing federal kickback charges
Construction executive David Kennedy allegedly conspired with a subcontractor to bilk more than $436,000 from two Army contracts in Georgia.
By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019 -
SponsoredHow to Achieve an Injury-Free Jobsite
The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement.
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Lawmaker introduces bill to create OSHA heat standard
OSHA has recommendations for protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses but no formal national standard.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2019 -
Deep DiveICC v. UpCodes: Can a private organization copyright the law?
UpCodes adds access to new building codes and other regulations for its subscribers, but not everyone agrees as to how the tech startup goes about it, especially the International Code Council.
By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019 -
Webcor sues for unpaid bills in Los Angeles tower project
Webcor claims Greenland USA owes it almost $10 million under a $436 million contract to cover the costs of extra work for the $1 billion Metropolis.
By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019 -
Trump looks to Supreme Court in effort to resume border wall construction
A federal judge in California last month blocked the administration from using military funds to build U.S.-Mexico barriers.
By Kim Slowey • July 16, 2019 -
More FIU bridge contractors settle collapse lawsuits
This latest settlement will add to the $42 million already set aside for the families of victims and the survivors of the 2018 bridge collapse in Miami.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2019 -
Activists lose lawsuit in attempt to stop $1B Connecticut bridge replacement
Norwalk Harbor Keeper maintains that a fixed rail bridge would be cheaper, less environmentally taxing and quicker to build than the movable one.
By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive5 ways small, minority-owned firms can build success
Contracting firms run by minorities, women, veterans and other groups that aren't traditionally favored in the industry can reap the benefits of unique opportunities if they follow a few simple steps.
By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2019 -
The top OSHA fines of Q2 2019
Not surprisingly, many of the biggest infractions were for fall-related violations, but burn and asbestos hazards were cited as well.
By Kim Slowey • July 08, 2019 -
Contractor sentenced to 8 years in prison in forced labor case
The charges against California contractor Job Torres Hernandez included recruiting undocumented workers into forced labor and captivity.
By Kim Slowey • July 03, 2019 -
How can and should data from construction wearables be collected?
The International Safety Equipment Association will try to develop best practices for the use of data from wearable safety devices.
By Kim Slowey • July 03, 2019 -
Deep DiveRecent deadly accidents, new regulations put crane safety in the spotlight
While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.
By Jenn Goodman • July 02, 2019 -
DHS waives regulations for latest border wall contract
The Department of Homeland Security will let Southwest Valley Constructors' $33 million project commence without having to adhere to approximately 30 environmental and other conditions.
By Kim Slowey • July 02, 2019
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