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Contractor Faces $450K in Penalties After Fatal Trench Collapse
May 26, 2022
Better Roads
Road Work Zones Becoming More Dangerous, Contractors Say
May 26, 2022
Better Roads
Work Set to Begin on Expanding I-35, One of Texas’ Most Congested Roads
The $1.5 billion project will build additional lanes on miles-long bridges above the existing freeway.
May 25, 2022
Big Iron Dealer
Deere Sees 9% Rise in Construction Equipment Sales
Demand remained strong even as supply-chain pressures affected the manufacturer's production levels and delivery schedules.
May 24, 2022
Business
Hensel Phelps to Pay $2.8M After Allegations of Subcontracting Fraud
The contractor reached the settlement after skirting veteran-owned business rules on a military retirement home project, U.S. attorney says.
May 23, 2022
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Safety & Compliance
OSHA Proposes Public Reporting of Safety Data – and Contractors Have Serious Concerns
The new proposed rule may lead to attacks on certain employers with graphic or excessive details on their OSHA 300 or 301 forms by competitors, plaintiffs’ lawyers, community activists and union organizers.
May 23, 2022
Better Roads
Small Contractor Completes Big Rehab of Famous Keystone Wye Bridge
The original concrete deck and steel rails have all been replaced with wood for this unique wooden-arched bridge leading to Mount Rushmore.
May 20, 2022
Business
Contractors Could Be Missing Out on Employee-Retention Tax Credits
At first, contractors were ineligible if they got paycheck protection loans, but the credits have since been expanded to allow both.
May 19, 2022
Regulations
The Definition of “Waters” Hurting Infrastructure Projects, Critics Say
Roadside ditches could be regulated, delaying transportation projects and increasing costs, say construction industry groups.
May 18, 2022
Safety & Compliance
Cited Twice in 1 Week for Trenches, Contractor Faces $220,000 in Penalties
Inspectors found workers in a trench with no cave-in protection. Six days later they found five more unprotected trenches at the contractor's other site.
May 17, 2022
Regulations
Construction Firm’s Ex-COO Charged in Minority-Business Scheme
He's accused of getting minority-owned businesses to act as pass-through companies for non-minority businesses on construction projects.
May 16, 2022
Big Iron Dealer
Komatsu Reports 29.8% Jump in Construction Sales in FY2021
The manufacturer's construction, mining and utility equipment sales boomed in 2021, with more growth expected for 2022.
May 16, 2022
Outlook and Benchmarking
Even if Inflation Has Peaked, Don’t Expect Prices to Fall, says ABC
While demand remains strong enough for many contractors to pass along the bulk of their cost increases to project owners, that may not last.
May 13, 2022
Better Roads
Biden Issues Plan to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects; Some Concerned 2-Year Goal Omitted
Two-year goal set by infrastructure law not mentioned in new action plan, road contractor group says.
May 12, 2022
Contractor of the Year
From Motorcycle to Dozer: This Contractor Loves to Take Risks (Video)
This contractor loves to take risks, from jumping over buses, to taking out a loan for a barge and excavator on a tip.
May 11, 2022
Trenching
Two Dead in Florida Trench Collapse
OSHA investigation under way after two workers allegedly "jumped in for quick measurement," according to reports.
May 11, 2022
Workforce
CNH Pulling Health Care Benefits from Striking Employees
Funds for the health care coverage will be covered by the UAW Strike and Defense Fund, the union says.
May 11, 2022
Better Roads
New Footage of Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Provides More Clues
Two screen shots from video cameras on a bus just before it fell to the ground are released by the NTSB.
May 6, 2022
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