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Facing Flood Cost Fallout, Canada Explores Insurance Changes

January 27, 2022

Massive flooding that paralyzed British Columbia in November caught the province unprepared in more ways than one, with under insurance emerging as a major issue.

Litigation

Judge Rules Against AECOM in COVID-19 Property Damage Claim

Richard Korman

January 25, 2022

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The engineering giant plans to appeal.

Government

Illinois Bill Would Make Contractors Liable for Subcontractors' Unpaid Wages

Bill, expected to become law, would expand general contractor liability

James Leggate

January 24, 2022

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The bill has some contractors concerned about added costs and complications.

Coronavirus and Construction

Court Moves Shift Focus to Federal Workers, Military in COVID-19 Vaccine Battle

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 22, 2022

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Judge enjoins federal worker mandate over its reach, immediately appealed by U.S. Justice Dept., citing Biden's “constitutional authority to act as CEO of the executive branch,” while dispute over military vaccinations heats up.

Government

NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

Panel, to include contractors and labor, will recommend revised rules on retainage, MWBE, other issues

James Leggate

January 21, 2022

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Contractor, labor and other members will be named in 60 days, with recommended changes due in one year in four specific areas of state public contracting.

Power Construction

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2022

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Federal judge allows construction for now on $492M Wisconsin-to-Iowa line in opponent challenge, but chides utilities and agencies over Mississippi River crossing permit flaws. Project, set to carry western renewable energy to markets, has support from one Wisconsin non-profit.

COVID-19 and Construction

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 19, 2022

One Comment

Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.

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Toxic Cleanup

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

Corinne Grinapol

January 18, 2022

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Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.

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Transportation Conference

Hope, and Trepidation, for DC Event Attendees on Infrastructure Fund Flow

Equity, technology, and efficiency was also on the agenda at TRB meeting

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

January 17, 2022

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Transportation Research Board attendance was down as US COVID-19 cases rose, but participants spoke volumes about efforts underway and risks ahead to wisely spend billions coming to the sector.

Safety

The Unseen Fatal Demolition Accidents of 2021

Unplanned jobsite collapses and accidental falls continue to kill workers

Richard Korman

Jonathan Barnes

January 17, 2022

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Many fatal demolition accidents recorded by OSHA involved sudden losses of support.

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Facing Flood Cost Fallout, Canada Explores Insurance Changes

Judge Rules Against AECOM in COVID-19 Property Damage Claim

Illinois Bill Would Make Contractors Liable for Subcontractors' Unpaid Wages

Court Moves Shift Focus to Federal Workers, Military in COVID-19 Vaccine Battle

NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

Hope, and Trepidation, for DC Event Attendees on Infrastructure Fund Flow

The Unseen Fatal Demolition Accidents of 2021

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