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Column // The Dotted LineHow — and why — to add cybersecurity provisions to construction contracts
Lawyers talk about the ways that contractors can guard themselves against the legal risks of attacks, and what to do if a breach occurs.
By Jen A. Miller • Updated July 30, 2024 -
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$11.6B Texas LNG terminal moves ahead after disputes
A new settlement allows lead contractor Zachry Holdings to exit the Golden Pass export project owned by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.
By Julie Strupp • July 29, 2024 -
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White House, CISA name key cybersecurity officials as national resilience strategy rollout continues
Harry Wingo was named deputy national cyber director while Bridget Bean will become the new executive director at CISA.
By David Jones • July 26, 2024 -
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OSHA’s proposed heat rule: It’s time to get HIIPP
Legal experts say regardless of whether the standard will be adopted, it’s a helpful tool and provides insight into the agency’s view of heat safety.
By Zachary Phillips • July 25, 2024 -
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Turner buys Dornan Engineering in advanced technology play
The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.
By Joe Bousquin • July 24, 2024 -
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Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.
By Ryan Golden • July 23, 2024 -
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California contractor settles EEOC transgender harassment charge
An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.
By Joe Bousquin • July 22, 2024 -
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NLRB withdraws 5th Circuit appeal of joint employer final rule injunction
The Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.
By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2024 -
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Construction firm to pay $50K to settle claim it retaliated against HR manager for investigating harassment
Pro Pallet allegedly chastised the HR manager for investigating the complaint, reassigned major parts of her job to others and excluded her from meetings.
By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2024 -
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Opinion4 ways supplier diversity helps you win in construction
Engaging with underrepresented subs and disributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels, according to a small business liaison officer.
By Stephanie Sherwood • July 17, 2024 -
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Federal infrastructure projects get a (flood) raise
New and reconstruction projects must be built more resiliently under a recently finalized Federal Emergency Management Agency policy.
By Julie Strupp • July 12, 2024 -
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Workers’ families file suit over Boise, Idaho, hangar deaths
Relatives of two workers have sued several contractors, claiming rushed work and shoddy materials led to the fatal jobsite collapse in January.
By Zachary Phillips • July 11, 2024 -
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Q&AChanges coming to NYC construction safety, permitting
The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB Assistant Commissioner Peter Amato.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 9, 2024 -
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Chevron ruling adds new wrinkle to US cybersecurity efforts
The Supreme Court decision could have major ramifications for federal agencies that rely on old laws to tackle digital-era policy challenges, legal analysts said.
By Alexei Alexis • July 3, 2024 -
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Supreme Court’s Chevron, Corner Post decisions could delay energy investments, spur litigation: analysts
FERC Chairman Willie Phillips defended the commission’s transmission planning rule after the court eliminated the Chevron deference for federal agencies.
By Ethan Howland • July 3, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Released Tuesday, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024 -
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Chicago DOB still needs to fix broken inspection process: report
The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.
By Matthew Thibault • June 28, 2024 -
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Texas judge puts hold on prevailing wage rule
Nine months after a Davis-Bacon update raised pay for workers on federal projects, a judge has halted the change.
By Zachary Phillips • June 27, 2024 -
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Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
By Kate Magill • June 27, 2024 -
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Racism in ConstructionNew Jersey attorney general sues Iron Workers’ chapter for discrimination
Bloomfield-based Local 11 skipped over Black workers for jobs in favor of White members and promoted a hostile work environment toward women, a lawsuit claims.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated June 27, 2024 -
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Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
By Kate Magill • June 26, 2024 -
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Family of worker crushed by forklift sues Oregon contractor
The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the state’s Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated June 27, 2024 -
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LA approves $200M for dispute with people mover builders
Fitch, the bond rating agency, noted a "strained relationship" between the owner and contractors on the delayed LAX project.
By Julie Strupp • June 25, 2024 -
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The Dotted Line
Why CMAR is on the rise for public construction projects
As the construction manager at risk delivery method grows in popularity, there are key ways for contractors to ensure they’re getting a good deal.
By Julie Strupp • June 25, 2024
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