Legal/Regulation: Page 4

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    Racism in Construction

    EEOC sues TNT Crane & Rigging for nooses, Nazi symbols in workplace

    Employees and managers regularly used a derogatory term when referring to Black workers, the suit claims.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates

    An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule, the agency said Wednesday.

    By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: How to avoid skyrocketing dispute costs

    Big construction disagreements arise when there’s not just one error or issue, but a combination of things that went wrong, attorneys say.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Readers Respond: Project schedules, costs feel the heat

    This summer’s extreme temperatures are having an impact on more than just worker safety, readers told Construction Dive. 

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    What to know about final Build America, Buy America guidelines

    The White House has clarified rules around which construction materials for federal infrastructure projects must be produced in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    SEC cyber rule opens can of worms over insurance coverage

    Required disclosures could prompt more lawsuits as plaintiffs leverage what companies file with the agency, driving an increase in insurance exclusions, industry experts say.   

    By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Manufacturing megaprojects gobble up workers

    From Taylor, Texas, to Licking County, Ohio, multibillion-dollar factory projects are magnifying labor woes and driving up costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Labor Department to host compliance seminars for Davis-Bacon rule change

    The agency’s updated prevailing wage regulation takes effect Oct. 23.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Readers Respond: IIJA is boosting business for many contractors

    Construction Dive readers said they’re benefiting from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but a lack of skilled labor and clarity around Build America, Buy America requirements is holding them back.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Contractor pays $1.6M following Labor Department lawsuit

    R&R Construction Maintenance of North Carolina misclassified employees as independent contractors, the agency said.

    By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Boston Green Line Extension builders sue STV for $35M

    Fluor, The Middlesex Corp., Herzog and Balfour Beatty filed suit against the engineering firm for its designs on the $2.3 billion MBTA light rail project.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

    After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

    By David Jones • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Biden takes steps to protect workers from extreme heat

    The Labor Department will inform employers of necessary safety practices and increase inspections in particularly vulnerable industries, such as construction.

    By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2023
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    Readers Respond: OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule seen as business as usual

    Respondents to a recent Construction Dive survey had mixed feelings about the rule’s content.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    How Skanska’s drone program evolved from novelty to must-have tech

    The U.S. arm of the Sweden-based contractor was an early adopter of UAVs and has navigated the challenges and benefits of deploying the tools on site. 

    By • July 26, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: How contracts can protect workers from heat, smoke

    Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Friday Feedback: Will OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule affect you?

    Construction Dive wants to know how contractors are preparing for one of OSHA’s newest regulations.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Contractors sue Hawaiian rail agency for $99M over utility relocation delays

    The Shimmick/Traylor/Granite joint venture is seeking the sum from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    OSHA heat standard still not in sight

    Water, rest, shade and acclimatization help workers stay safe in sweltering temperatures, according to OSHA health scientist Gary Orr.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Supreme Court clears way for Mountain Valley Pipeline construction

    A lower court had previously ordered work to halt on a 3-mile section in Virginia while it reviewed a challenge from environmental groups.

    By • Updated July 28, 2023
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    Greystar named in wrongful construction death suit

    Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin, Texas, jobsite before his death.

    By Leslie Shaver • June 30, 2023
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    ASHRAE unveils new standard to reduce disease transmission risk

    The trade group’s new guidelines provide requirements for many aspects of air system design, installation, operation and maintenance.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about E-Verify requirements

    With 22 states now using the federal employment eligibility verification system, attorneys advise construction pros to tighten up contracts and train workers.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    PCL sues JPMorgan Chase over $30M in unpaid work on American Dream mall

    The Denver-based contractor claims the bank is on the hook for the money since it acted as agent for a construction loan on the troubled project.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    North Dakota county cuts power on $1.9B data center project

    The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

    By • June 23, 2023