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Higher Manslaughter Penalties Sought Against Employers

Massachusetts has one of the lowest fines when fatalities bring criminal charges

Justin Rice

March 8, 2017

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Manslaughter charges against a Boston drain company are reinvigorating efforts to increase penalties for firms convicted of manslaughter in Massachusetts.

Viewpoint: Construction Safety Benefits Extend Beyond The Project Fences

Todd Stewart

March 8, 2017

A positive safety culture can have effects reaching far beyond the jobsite.

Washington’s existing Metro infrastructure

Following Mishaps, D.C. Metro Presses on With Repairs

Jim Parsons

February 15, 2017

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An aggressive effort to overhaul the aging Metro system in Washington, D.C., is producing results as it nears the one-year mark, with more than 28,000 cross-ties and nearly two miles of grout pads now replaced.

Construction Risk Management

Contractors Request and Pay For Untested Builders Risk Exclusions

Will exclusions that provide more flexibility on coverage for defects help limit litigation?

Scott Van Voorhis

January 24, 2017

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Until recently, the list of what would be covered or excluded in a typical builders risk insurance policy was often a cut-and-dried affair.

Safety

China Enacts Law Making Owners Liable for Jobsite Accidents

The move comes after 179 people died in five accidents over the past three months

Saibal Dasgupta

December 22, 2016

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According to official government figures, some 66,000 people died in 282,000 work-safety accidents in China during 2015.

Risk Management

ARTBA Hopes to Certify Thousands for Safety Training

Rising work zone fatalities raise concerns

Richard Korman

Janice L. Tuchman

December 21, 2016

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By training a cross section of construction team members and testing their knowledge in a safety certification program, leaders of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association believe they can put a dent in the 48,600 injuries and deaths that take place in highway work zones each year.

Risk Management

Designers Face Fatal Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Fallout

Engineer contests possible license suspension over Wake Technical Community College bridge errors

Scott Judy

December 7, 2016

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Engineering board proposes penalties while worker's family sues architect.

Safety and Health

Worker Killed in Freak Chop-Saw Accident

Massachusetts man was working second job to earn extra money

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 24, 2016

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Water mechanic was making residential pipe connection when bound chop saw kicked back and sliced carotid artery

Odebrecht Brightens Night-Time Work Zone Safety Picture

The contractor outfits workers on big Florida project with new light-emitting gear

Scott Van Voorhis

November 16, 2016

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More than 40 workers don light-emitting hard hat rings on SR 836 outside Miami.

Fourth Fatality From German Chemical Plant Explosion

Preliminary investigation suggests angle grinder spark triggered blast after pipe was cut

November 8, 2016

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Three BASF firefighters and a Polish sailor died and several others were injured after an Oct. 17 explosion along a riverside loading dock in Ludwigshafen.

Judge Halts Construction on Denver Water's $531M Gross Dam Expansion

CCA Construction, in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Loses Appeal of $1.6B Baha Mar Verdict

Construction Added 13K Jobs in March, But Economists See Tariff Trouble Ahead

Survey Shows Hesitation To Move Major Construction Projects Forward

Rendering of proposed Alaska LNG project, shown next to a body of water with ice capped mountains in the background

Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.