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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 Julie Strupp • 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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ColumnThe 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 Joe Bousquin • May 28, 2024 -
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Safety Week 2024OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
A committee has unanimously recommended that the agency advance the proposal for a heat safety rule.
By Zachary Phillips • 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 Joe Bousquin • 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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Sponsored by Merchants Bonding CompanyWhat’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 Matthew Thibault • 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 Julie Strupp • 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 Zachary Phillips • 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 Julie Strupp • 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 Matthew Thibault • 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 Matthew Thibault • 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 Zachary Phillips • 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 Julie Strupp • 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&AVirginia 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 Zachary Phillips • 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 Zachary Phillips • 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 Julie Strupp • 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 Joe Bousquin • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024
Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Opinion5 benefits of arbitration for construction disputes
Avoiding court can save time and money while leading to better project outcomes, says attorney Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt.
By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Jan. 26, 2024
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