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    Worker sues Turner, subcontractor after deadly Chicago fall

    Ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka survived after plunging eight stories from a scaffold last week. His coworker, technical engineer David O’Donnell, was pronounced dead at the scene.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Big-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer

    Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.

    By • June 7, 2024
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    Code compliance not enough to protect builders from lawsuits

    Building codes haven’t kept up with climate change, exposing contractors and engineers to liability even when they follow the rules, said a NIBS panel.

    By • June 3, 2024
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    Caterpillar to pay $800K discrimination settlement

    The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.

    By Joelle Anselmo • June 3, 2024
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    SEC clarifies intent of cybersecurity breach disclosure rules after initial filings

    The rules require notification of “material” breaches, but some early filers have reported incidents that appear to fall short of the regulatory threshold. 

    By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2024
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    The Dotted Line: Avoiding common construction disputes on Key Bridge rebuild

    While projects of this scope and size often get mired in litigation, knowing the process from the get-go can help minimize conflicts, attorneys say. 

    By • May 28, 2024
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    Safety Week 2024

    OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle

    A committee has unanimously recommended that the agency advance the proposal for a heat safety rule.

    By • May 10, 2024
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    The Dotted Line: What DOT’s final DBE rule means for civil contractors

    New guidelines released this month streamline certification, raise personal net worth limits and strengthen monitoring and prompt payment requirements.

    By • April 30, 2024
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    State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit

    Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 9, 2024
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    What’s really at risk? Davis-Bacon Act changes could expose contractors to new liability

    Are you paying prevailing wages correctly? Understanding the updated DBRA regulations is more important than ever.

    By Chris McElroy, Claims Attorney, Merchants Bonding Company • April 8, 2024
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    Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report

    The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation

    Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers

    The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    The Dotted Line: Tips to de-risk chip factory projects

    The federal push to onshore semiconductor manufacturing has opened up big opportunities for contractors, as well as unique challenges.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

    Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite

    A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection

    The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    FHWA wants to drop Buy America waiver for manufactured products

    The proposed rule would end the longstanding waiver in federally funded highway projects.

    By • March 12, 2024
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    Texas judge vacates joint employer rule

    The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status. 

    By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024
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    Q&A

    Virginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code

    Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the International Code Council, told Construction Dive what the update will mean for builders in the region and beyond.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Infrastructure builders optimistic, despite drop in some sectors

    Inflation and a lack of workers continue to challenge these projects amid the federal funding boost.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024
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    The Dotted Line: Preparing for NLRB’s joint employer rule

    Clear contract language and careful follow-through can help ensure that GCs aren’t liable for subcontractors’ employees.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Buy America rollout causes confusion and delays: trade groups

    The White House must adjust how it implements requirements for construction materials or risk weakening the impact of federal infrastructure funding, the groups said in a petition.

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
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    H-1B visa final rule changes selection process in effort to prevent fraud

    Additional H-1B regulatory actions are on the horizon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Jan. 30.

    By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2024
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    NJ study finds wide disparity in public construction contracts

    Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.  

    By • Jan. 30, 2024