July 27, 2020
Via: Construction DiveAttorneys for the neighborhood associations claim that the injunction is necessary as work is scheduled to start this month with utility relocation. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year or in early 2021. The 30 Crossing project scope of […]
Construction Processes, Legal, Sustainability
January 6, 2020
Via: BDCNetworkDespite little action on energy efficiency at the federal level, many states forged ahead with significant policy initiatives in 2019. Among these: Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii adopted expanded energy and water efficiency standards, including for faucets, commercial kitchen equipment, and […]
Construction Processes, Financial
October 30, 2019
Via: Construction DiveThe Building Congress also called on federal and state government officials to step up their investments in the city’s infrastructure and transportation systems. Of particular importance to the group is adequate funding of the Gateway Program by President Donald Trump’s […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
April 23, 2019
Via: ISHNA fatal fall, hazmat exposure and trenching hazards are among the workplace conditions that resulted in federal and state OSHA violations in recent cases. California fines contractor after worker fatally injured California OSHA issued four citations and $67,500 in penalties […]
November 14, 2016
Via: BDCNetworkConstruction companies are stepping away from the federal contracting market because they say recently finalized reporting rules have placed too much risk on them. The Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order (EO 13,673) requires contractors to disclose any violations […]
Interaction of Expertise, Legal
September 29, 2016
Via: Construction DiveThe U.S. Department of Transportation has rejected Maryland’s application for a $76 million federal FASTLANE grant that would have helped pay for new Interstate 95 exit ramps and created better access to Baltimore’s Port Covington development, spearheaded by Under Armour […]