Clippers and Rams owners come out against Inglewood people mover, as $2.4-billion project falters
Plans for a 1.7-mile proposed people mover that would drop Los Angeles rail riders off at the foot of SoFi Stadium have been upended after South Bay cities voted down…
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What a railway across Yucatán jungle says about Mexico’s outgoing president
MÉRIDA, Mexico — As the sleek new train pulled out of the station in Cancun and sped into the dense Mexican jungle, Mario Meneses held his camera to the window, capturing…
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Kathryn Russo Discusses Legal Complexities of Marijuana Use in the Construction Industry
Kathryn Russo discusses the workplace safety and testing practice concerns surrounding marijuana use in the construction industry in “How construction managers can deal with changing marijuana laws,” published by Construction…
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'Mama, Please Answer. I'm Using A Construction Worker’s Phone..' — 13 Times People Felt Sheer Terror Listening To One Simple Voicemail That Changed Everything
“‘This is your last night, b***h.’ This was the last of many messages my stalker left that day.” Source link
Read More »EEOC Continues to Shine Spotlight on Construction Industry
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The EEOC has noted workplace harassment is prevalent on many construction jobsites, with some of the most egregious incidents investigated occurring in the construction industry Given the EEOC’s…
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Construction Contractors and Certified Payroll Reports Under Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law
Under the Massachusetts prevailing wage law (and most prevailing wage laws around the country), construction contractors performing construction on state-funded construction projects are required to pay employees the prevailing wages…
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FAR Rule Implements EO-Mandated Use of Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Construction Projects
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued a final rule establishing a project labor agreement (PLA) requirement for contracts that meet the definition of federal “large-scale construction projects”…
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OSHA Continues to Cite Construction General Contractors for Subcontractor Violations
The lines of liability may not follow construction contract relationships, and a general contractor (GC) can be held liable for the safety and health violations of subcontractors on the worksite….
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Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Construction Industry
The National Labor Relations Board’s new final rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act would find joint-employer status if one employer possesses the authority to control…
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Construction Industry Workplace Law Update—Winter 2023
FAR Rule Implements EO-Mandated Use of Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Construction Projects The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued a final rule establishing a project labor…
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An 8-Step Guide To Filing A Construction Injury Claim
When construction workers sustain injuries on the job, they have the right to seek compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. To navigate this complex process, it’s…
Read More »Biden Administration Waives Federal Laws, Approves Border Wall Construction
In its first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency, the Biden administration has waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall…
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Exploring The Lifecycle Of A Federal Construction Initiative
If you are in charge of large-scale projects, the implications span beyond construction. They directly impact national infrastructures, and economies, and can significantly influence public life. Navigating the lifecycle of…
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Dismantling Gender Walls in the Construction Industry
According to the national construction industry trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, construction labor demands are high. The construction business pays well and offers great opportunities for progression. The traditionally…
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Home construction drops to lowest level since 2020 but permits are rising – Orange County Register
By Reade Pickert | Bloomberg New US home construction dropped in August to the lowest level since June 2020, highlighting the toll of declining housing affordability. Residential starts decreased 11.3%…
Read More » EEOC’s Focus on Diversity in Construction
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Read More » Construction Contractors: Monitoring OFCCP’s Regulatory Requirements
Transcript Alitia Faccone: Welcome to Jackson Lewis’ podcast, We Get Work™. Focused solely on workplace issues, it is our job to help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented…
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Coastal cities don’t want to do their part to accommodate needed housing construction – Press Enterprise
SACRAMENTO – One of the more entertaining aspects of the state’s battle to open up housing development to reduce California’s housing shortage is the degree to which it has united…
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Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America
The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s a tsunami. In 2019, just two battery factories were operating in the United…
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Construction Management: Full Guide, Statistics
Construction management refers to planning, coordinating, and supervising a construction project from its beginning to completion. It involves controlling the project’s time, cost, and quality to meet the client’s requirements….
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