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.
Government says OSHA enforcement is "unambiguous ... in addressing grave dangers to employees in the workplace," in rollout of COVID emergency temporary rule.
Parker's first big task: implementing expected standard mandating worker vaccination or testing for COVId-19.
Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability and enforcement clarifications, among other things for federal contractors and large firms.
President Biden's vaccine mandate has left many businesses, including in construction, uncertain about what's next. But legal experts say there are ways to prepare.
Site work is underway for 45,000-sq-ft clinical-scale manufacturing facility in the New Bedford, Business Park./p>
After stopping construction due to pandemic-related uncertainty, architect Helmut Jahn's 1000M tower in Chicago has been approved to resume construction as apartments instead of condos.
ENR tracks new industry impacts as COVID-19 forces project closures and interrupts global business.
OSHA releases emergency temporary standard for health care workers June 10, after it initially sought to create a broader standard that included more industries, including construction.
Job losses in nonresidential segments outpace increase in residential building.
Federal agency now says industry firms can require the shot for jobsites and other workplaces, if health and religious exemptions are allowed.
Agency has reversed course on a recommendation about recording as safety incidents adverse reactions to required COVID-19 vaccinations.
Agency commissioner says industry-specific guidelines are necessary even as CDC recommendations evolve.
Despite concerns about a hike in materials costs, worldwide construction markets report a growing recovery.
Water, sewer, broadband and—industry officials say—road projects are eligible.
ASHRAE has released an updated edition of its ventilation standard for health care facilities that has been expanded to reflect the new normal in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Totals pulled down by loss of 11,800 jobs in nonresidential specialty trade firms.
Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.
School districts still have unmet indoor air quality needs and face numerous challenges related to costs and outdated building infrastructure, as well as confusion over conflicting guidance from different groups, reports a study from a USGBC center.
Nearly three-dozen groups ask Treasury to specify the act's $360B in aid can be used for transportation projects.
Compared to three-month pre-virus average, total bid volume in Autodesk's BuildingConnected platform rose 36% in January, an all-time high.
Harsh lessons and hopeful developments were the top line ideas at the BuildTech virtual conference, ENR’s annual look at the state of construction technology and management.
AGC leaders caution against picket rule changes due to House-passed PRO Act.