Legal/Regulation: Page 26
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Citing FIU bridge collapse, feds propose 10-year debarment for FIGG
The company, which has been suspended for the time being, faces an unusually lengthy debarment that would ban it from participating in federally funded projects with the exception of subcontracts valued at less than $30,000.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2020 -
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Micrograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Virginia first state to enact COVID-19 emergency temporary standard
An ETS regarding coronavirus-related workplace safety requirements for contractors and other businesses is also in the works for Oregon.
By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2020 -
Biggest OSHA fines of Q2 2020
Despite the pandemic, OSHA is still focusing on other jobsite dangers, including fall issues at a Florida roofing company that's been cited 12 times in the last few years.
By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2020 -
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$1B Arkansas highway project can proceed, judge rules
The district court judge said a local neighborhood association and others did not present enough evidence, among other things, to show that stopping the project was in the public interest.
By Kim Slowey • Updated Sept. 14, 2020 -
OSHA's new COVID-19 investigations, silica guidance
Here's what contractors need to know about OSHA practices and enforcement as well as new rules on the horizon, according to an attorney during a recent Associated General Contractors webinar.
By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2020 -
"Medical disposable masks on wooden background" by Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Cities, OSHA crack down on COVID-19 jobsite violations
In jurisdictions across the country, officials are citing and fining contractors that don't follow coronavirus precautions, and warning they'll shut down projects for repeat offenses.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 21, 2020 -
What contractors need to know about Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights
Construction companies must ensure that employees, particularly managers and supervisors, are aware of the ramifications of these new legal protections, according to construction attorneys.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2020 -
NYC Department of Buildings
NYC construction inspectors issue 41 coronavirus-related stop work orders
New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.
By Joe Bousquin • July 16, 2020 -
Florida to require sea level studies for coastal public construction projects
Contractors that move forward on publicly funded projects without performing an impact projection study could have to reimburse the state for all or part of the money spent on the project.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020 -
Michigan Supreme Court clarifies contractor CGL coverage for sub defects
The court decided on the definition of "accident" as it pertained to the offending subcontractor's insurance coverage because the policy itself offered no definition.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2020 -
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Judge orders inspection of privately funded border wall segment
The 3.5-mile section of the wall is built too close to the Rio Grande, has suffered from erosion and could fall into the river, according to experts who have examined it.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2020 -
Readers Respond: Environmental laws are important for construction
While many readers said President Donald Trump's recent rollbacks of environmental regulations will reduce costs and speed up timelines, 71% said there should be no more loosening of these types of laws.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 2, 2020 -
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COVID-19 presents new challenges for minority-owned construction firms
The coronavirus' economic fallout could make it more difficult to find minority-owned companies for public and other projects.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2020 -
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Supreme Court denies request to halt border wall construction
In a 5-4 decision, the court refused to stop construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
By Kim Slowey , Zachary Phillips • Updated Aug. 3, 2020 -
Permission granted by SeaWorld
SeaWorld's properties in Central Florida rack up $23M worth of construction liens
GCs and subs including Balfour Beatty and Rocky Mountain Amusements filed the claims after several theme parks were shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2020 -
House Democrats introduce $1.5T infrastructure bill
The bill includes $500 billion in green measures at the same time construction industry groups have called for additional streamlining of environmental and permitting reviews.
By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2020 -
$8B Atlantic Coast Pipeline project canceled due to legal uncertainties
The decision reflects increasing issues surrounding large-scale energy and industrial infrastructure development in the United States, according to Dominion Energy Chairman Thomas Farrell.
By Kim Slowey • Updated July 6, 2020 -
Court rejects bid for OSHA COVID-19 emergency standard
Construction industry groups applauded the decision regarding a lawsuit from the AFL-CIO requesting a temporary emergency standard to address coronavirus in the workplace.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 12, 2020 -
Fluor
Fluor shareholder sues execs, directors, alleging low bids cost firm billions
The derivative lawsuit asks for restitution due to the actions of company directors and executives, as well as for business reforms and greater shareholder input.
By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2020 -
Construction unions call on Massachusetts governor to strengthen COVID-19 protections
The Massachusetts Building Trades Council wants more worker protections regarding coronavirus, such as the right to stop work and not lose out on pay.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2020 -
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White House loosens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projects
Industry groups including the Associated Builders and Contractors praised the Trump administration's updates to the National Environmental Policy Act, which are designed to streamline the project approval process.
By Kim Slowey • Updated July 16, 2020 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
New York City reopens nonessential construction work
Phase 1 is underway, allowing construction to reboot on almost 32,500 nonessential projects across the city's five boroughs.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2020 -
Justice Department joins whistleblower lawsuit against AECOM
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2016 but unsealed last week, claims that the contractor and other defendants knowingly inflated repair estimates for post-Hurricane Katrina FEMA work.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2020 -
House Democrats introduce $494B transportation bill
Construction industry officials say comprehensive legislation could generate construction jobs and help with the post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
By Kim Slowey • June 4, 2020 -
What new PPP loan guidance means for contractors
The clarifications are intended to make the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible for construction and other businesses while Congress works to expand some of the program's parameters.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2020
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