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Construction Accidents

Family of Worker Who Died in Fall Presses Lawsuit Against 3M Company

Liability is unclear in 2018 accident that involved a harness line cut on slab edge

Scott Van Voorhis

April 8, 2020

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Did a flaw in personal protective equipment doom ironworker in Seattle in 2018?

Erica Berardi

April 7, 2020

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Agency cites insufficient staffing to meet safety standards in temporary suspension of 80% of its capital construction to reduce COVID-19 risks.

No 'Sovereign Immunity' for Agency From Contractor Payment Lawsuit

Mary B. Powers

April 7, 2020

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Texas court upholds GLF Construction's legal action against Dallas Area Rapid Transit as only remedy left in long-running project dispute.

Coronavirus and Construction

Treasury Eases Construction Firms' Path to COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Loans

New federal guidance changes earlier SBA rule

Tom Ichniowski

April 7, 2020

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Treasury's action responds to complaint from Associated General Contractors of America.

Architectural Record

New York City Halts Public Design Work

Architectural Record

April 6, 2020

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Though most construction in New York City has been halted, architects hired for city projects were stunned to get orders last week to stop all ongoing design work.

Thousands of Mass. Union Members Walk Off Jobs Due to COVID-19 Fears

Scott Van Voorhis

April 6, 2020

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More than 17,000 carpenters and painters stopped work on jobs across the state on Monday because of health and safety risks due to the pandemic, union leaders say.

Coronavirus and Construction

Social Distancing, Shelter Orders Impede Construction Bonds

Sureties and bond producers seek emergency orders to allow E-signing, waive notarization

Richard Korman

April 6, 2020

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The Covid-19 pandemic spurs call for immediate action to keep planned projects on track.

Coronavirus and Construction

Pennsylvania to Restart $530M in Turnpike Projects

Tom Ichniowski

April 6, 2020

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Resumption of four projects is pending a review of contractors coronavirus safety plans.

Clean Energy Can Drive Post-COVID-19 Recovery, Business Groups Say

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

April 5, 2020

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Push comes as pandemic causes steepest 1-month decline in U.K. and Europe construction indexes since 2009 recession, says IHS Markit.

Construction and COVID-19

Computer Vision Deployed to Monitor Social Distancing on Jobsites

Smartvid.io adds feature to treat close grouping of workers as a safety alert

Jeff Rubenstone

April 3, 2020

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Maintaining social distancing can be a problem on an active jobsite. But Smartvid.io is turning it's safety-monitoring A.I. toward the challenge of keeping workers safely spaced out.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Industry Jobs

Events

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.