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Workforce

AGC: 93% of Firms Need More Workers, 77% Can't Find Anyone Qualified

Survey conducted with Autodesk finds labor shortage across the industry

Jeff Yoders

August 31, 2022

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A recent survey conducted by AGC with Autodesk found a persistent labor shortage across the industry.

Companies

Ex-Granite Senior VP Cited As Firm Reaches $12M SEC Fraud Settlement

Richard Korman

August 26, 2022

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The California contractor's former CEO and two other senior executives were not charged but must return more than $1.8 million in bonus pay.

Hazardous Waste

EPA Proposes to Add Some PFAS Chemicals to Superfund List

Action would trigger tougher enforcement actions if finalized

Pam McFarland

August 26, 2022

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"Hazardous" designation of two major PFAS chemicals could trigger more cleanups under the federal government's key toxic waste remediation program.

Infrastructure Act

US Energy Dept. Adds $425M for States' Clean Energy Projects

James Leggate

August 26, 2022

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Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will boost DOE's State Energy Program with several times its typical annual funding.

Economy

Labor, Materials Prices Drive Construction Costs Higher: IHS Markit Index

James Leggate

August 24, 2022

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Survey respondents reported shortages of materials including electrical steel, components and cement.

Carolina Panthers Offer $82M to Settle Claims on Canceled $800M Facility

Jim Parsons

August 18, 2022

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The developer of the football franchise's headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C., proposed to settle claims arising from abrupt cancellation of the project earlier this year.

Legal

Posing as Contractors, Nigerians Scammed Project Owners for Nearly $6M, FBI Says

James Leggate

August 15, 2022

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Three individuals were extradited to the U.S. to face charges in North Carolina, Texas and Virginia over the alleged impersonation scams.

Annals of Inflation

Fast-Rising Costs Cited in Delay of Seattle Apartment Tower

Richard Korman

August 12, 2022

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A postponed condo project in Seattle shows the effects of high labor and material prices.

Project Delivery

CII Researchers Share Latest Strategies to Boost Project Delivery

James Leggate

August 5, 2022

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Construction Industry Institute experts explored their latest findings on material tracking and sustainability for construction at the group's annual conference.