Legal/Regulation: Page 2
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DHS waives environmental rules for Texas border wall work
The Department of Homeland Security can bypass environmental regulations to construct and fill gaps in the barrier in Cameron County, but it says it will remain "committed to environmental stewardship."
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2018
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FAA act reauthorizes $3.35B annually for airport improvements
President Donald Trump signed the five-year bill into law, cementing federal funds for airport infrastructure and $1.7 billion for post-hurricane disaster relief.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2018
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San Francisco looks toward tougher seismic building codes
City officials are targeting recommendations at the 100 out of 156 high-rises that were built before modern seismic codes went into effect.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 08, 2018
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OSHA increases excavation and trenching enforcement after wave of fatalities
But before starting its new enforcement efforts, OSHA will conduct a 30-day educational outreach phase.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 04, 2018
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Pennsylvania updates building codes for first time in 10 years
Some changes to the commonwealth's code, which are based on the 2015 version of the International Building Code, were adopted in full, while others were approved with some deletions or revisions.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 04, 2018
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9 drone providers join FAA low-altitude initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration now counts 14 industry partners that can fly in controlled airspace and receive approval to do so in seconds.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 03, 2018
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California activists propose ballot measure that would stop $77B bullet train
The new measure, which is in response to critics of Proposition 6, would force the governor to stop construction on the bullet train and spend remaining funds on other state transportation projects.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2018
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San Francisco sues former city official for permit fraud
Authorities claim that former building commission chief Rodrigo Santos used his knowledge of the city's permitting process to aid in the filing of false and misleading applications.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2018
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Deep DiveHow to protect and retain immigrant workers
Awaiting President Donald Trump's next policy move, construction executives underscore the economic contributions of foreign-born workers, who make up 25% of the workforce, while unions and others call for better safeguards against wage theft and jobsite injury.
By Kathleen Brown • Sept. 24, 2018
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Deep DiveHiring mandates still on the rise, contractors slow to pose a challenge
Hiring goals can sometimes be in conflict with the realities of the labor market contractors face today.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2018
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OSHA cites 5 contractors in FIU bridge collapse, proposes fines totaling $87K
A regional administrator said each contractor "failed to take appropriate action and provide the necessary protections" to employees on the job that day.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2018
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Proposed Detroit ordinance could mandate 51% local hires for all city construction work
City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield proposed the measure as part of a package of "People's Bills" that she said will benefit Detroit residents.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2018
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How to get an in-house drone program 'off the ground'
It can be daunting for a construction company, consultants said, but if contractors set out clear business strategies and safety protocols, narrow their focus and get other teams on board, there's promise of success.
By Kathleen Brown • Sept. 19, 2018
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FERC allows construction to resume on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The 600-mile pipeline was put on hold after a federal appeals court invalidated permits for where it crosses federal lands in Virginia.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 18, 2018
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NLRB reconsiders construction collective bargaining rules
The National Labor Relations Board may change unions' requirements to prove that a pre-hire deal with a contractor has transformed into a full relationship.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2018
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Industry petitions OSHA to establish heat standard
More than 130 organizations asked the agency to establish protection rules for workers exposed to heat, the leading weather-related killer in the U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 10, 2018
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Construction exec indicted for trying to bribe DC Metro official
Contractor Hardutt Singh allegedly attempted to bribe the former head of the Metro's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Department.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 07, 2018
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Virginia contractor faces proposed $304K for silica violations
Five citations against Roanoke-based Lanford Brothers Co. could result in the largest fine imposed to date under OSHA's new silica rule.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 06, 2018
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Missouri contractor under fire for alleged low pay, unsafe working conditions
Delco Construction owner Jeff Delmont said the attacks on his company are a result of his refusal to become a union contractor.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 05, 2018
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Contractor sues Brooklyn developer for $3.4M
ICS Builders said it was unable to complete a project on time due to delays, including unforeseen site conditions and deficient plans, caused by Fortis Property Group and other parties.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 05, 2018
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Trump allows 'targeted relief' for some steel, aluminum tariffs
The exclusion applies only to some imports from South Korea, Argentina and Brazil, and many say it's not enough to solve the market's sourcing headaches.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2018
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Streamroller death brings involuntary manslaughter charges
Prosecutors allege that a company head is responsible for allowing an untrained San Francisco worker to operate a steamroller that crushed another employee in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2018
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Wood high-rises still contentious ahead of ICC vote
The International Code Council will decide this fall whether to support construction of timber buildings up to 18 stories high amid an industry tug of war on the safety of tall wood structures versus concrete or steel.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2018
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Demolition chief faces bribery charges
Rufus Taylor, ex-chief of Cleveland's Demolition Bureau, allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from contractors in exchange for information that would win them city projects.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2018