Atlantic Coast Utilities had been targeted by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection with a double fatality.
The Build Back Better bill has safety measures that would drive top fines way up.
The participation of the Associated Builders and Contractors, which joined a seven-state lawsuit, is cited as a factor in the vaccine mandate injunction applying in all 50 states.
The unemployment rate was up from October level but has improved year over year.
Dec. 3 ruling in conservative court supports claim of unclear government authority, halting order only in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee; separately, Cincinnati court declines government request to accelerate appeal of halt to OSHA vaccine rule for large private employers, and NYC orders new mandate for all businesses.
Construction Safety Research Alliance summit showcased research that alters traditional assumptions and measures.
Thousands of Deere workers with the UAW voted on Nov. 17 to end the monthlong strike that had disrupted the equipment manufacturer's operations at over a dozen facilities.
Several regional union leaders resigned amid alleged contract vote fraud after members narrowly agreed to pact last month following several week strike.
Government says OSHA enforcement is "unambiguous ... in addressing grave dangers to employees in the workplace," in rollout of COVID emergency temporary rule.
The industry added 44,000 jobs in October, with hiring by nonresidential specialty contractors leading the way.
A strike by over 10,000 workers at John Deere manufacturing facilities has entered its fourth week as workers reject a proposed deal with management by a 55% to 45% margin in a Nov. 2 vote.
Florida targets NASA, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration in its suit
The heat hazard rulemaking initiative is part of a Biden administration push to protect workers and others from extreme heat.
Through contacts with Silicon Valley firms, Volpatt Construction is embracing a major technology upgrade. Is it a sign of industry-wide changes?
Former president, comptroller and payroll administrator were found guilty on 11 counts following a three-week trial.
Subcontractor B&D Concrete Cutting identified Demario Battle as the employee who died during demolition work southeast of Atlanta.
Close to 1,200 ENR poll respondents are more likely than the typical American adult to be vaccinated, but are less likely to support a vaccine mandate.
OSHA has proposed $23,210 in penalties against PCL Civil Constructors Inc. for two serious federal safety violations in the April death of Jose Armando Maqueda Mejia when a bridge section collapsed.
Civil engineering salaries have risen despite the pandemic, but white males still outearn women, Blacks, Asians and Hispanics
With negotiations at impasse over raises and pension benefits in a new contract, employees at the construction equipment manufacturer's U.S. facilities went on strike at midnight on Oct. 14.
A Construction Specifications Institute-launched camp at two Pennsylvania sites to introduce high school students to careers in construction now is the model for a nationwide effort.