News
RSS

‘No-Poach’ Agreements Under New Justice Dept. Scrutiny

March 4, 2020

Feds take airm at verbal or written pacts by firms not to lure each other's employees, from craftworkers to C-suite execs, to keep labor market open and competitive.

Tutor Perini Considers Sale Offer

Big contractor confirms board committee is evaluating a buyout

Richard Korman

March 3, 2020

No Comments

Ronald Tutor would remain at the helm after a sale, company says.

Jim Parsons

March 2, 2020

No Comments

Government pact with indigenous leaders may halt Canada-wide rail shutdown protests, but undisclosed details still leave Coastal GasLink route change issues unclear.

Erica Berardi

February 28, 2020

No Comments

A stationary crane collapsed Friday morning at SoFi Stadium., the soon-to-be home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers located in Inglewood, Calif. Los Angeles County Fire Department remained on the scene as of Friday afternoon.

Global Market Risk

Project Impacts Growing as China Coronavirus Spreads

February 28, 2020

Cpnstruction disruptions now are seen, including component shipments to North America, delays on China Belt and Road megaproject, halted industry travel in Europe and respirator mask shortages.

Steel Construction

In Final Salesforce Center Girder Fracture Report, Panel Suggests Key Code Changes

Microcracks evolved into pop-in cracks and turned into fractures

Richard Korman

February 27, 2020

One Comment

New knowledge of steel construction emerges from the calamity that shut a new San Francisco building for months.

PG&E Wildfire Penalty Hits $2.1B, Largest-Ever By State

Erica Berardi

February 27, 2020

No Comments

Regulators add $462 million more in fines for the bankrupt utility's role in igniting northern California blazes in 2017 and 2018.

Two Building Inspectors at New Orleans Hard Rock Site Suspended

Jeff Rubenstone

February 27, 2020

2 Comments

As efforts advance to finally demolish the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, two city building inspectors have been suspended for failing to properly inspect the site last summer.

Risk Management

Subcontractor Places $1.7M Lien on Big Texas Omni Resort

Brandt Cos. seeks payment months after expansion and renovation opens

Richard Korman

February 26, 2020

No Comments

Issues are unclear as closeout payment lingers months after a major project is in use.

Jobsite Killer of Woman Carpenter Apprentice Gets 15-Years-to-Life Sentence

Debra K. Rubin

February 25, 2020

One Comment

Assailant in 2017 murder of Outi Hicks switches plea to guilty, in long-awaited outcome of incident that sparked big anti harassment push on U.S. jobsites.

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.