New York’s construction death rate increased 9%: Report
Twenty more construction workers died in the state in 2021 than in 2020, as the fatality rate increased to 12.1 deaths per 100,000 workers.
Author: construction dive
Boston agency sanctions 2 contractors for failing to report diversity hiring data
The Boston Employment Commission fined two Kaplan Construction subcontractors for failing to report internal data on local and diversity hiring.
Productivity, ESG headline AGC Innovation Awards
The grand prize winner, to be revealed at the Associated General Contractors of America’s Las Vegas convention in March, will take home $7,000.
Phishing remains top threat to businesses, IBM says
IBM Security X-Force’s annual threat intelligence report highlights what makes phishing such a dangerous and persistent point of entry.
New construction technology releases: February 2023
PlanHub, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.
AECOM wins project management role in Dallas’ Fair Park overhaul
The historic 277-acre entertainment district is known for hosting the State Fair and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Boston-area contractor to pay $225K in asbestos case
The state attorney general said she intends to pursue more cases surrounding contractors’ mishandling of volatile materials.
Construction starts plummet 27%
The latest monthly numbers fell dramatically and were down 14% from a year ago, but market watchers say fundamentals are still strong.
Fluor posts profit off better oil, mining outlooks
New awards in the fourth quarter, such as a LNG and chemicals projects, combined with rising commodity prices, point to a continued growth.
What we know about Buy America guidance (so far)
There is still time to weigh in on the proposed requirements, which apply to all federally funded infrastructure projects.
