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OSHA Fines Caterpillar for Safety Issues After Illinois Foundry Fatality

Regulator found lack of safety measures contributed to worker's June 2 death

November 21, 2022

Federal penalty against equipment manufacturer stems from lack of safety measures at foundry regulator says contributed to worker's death earlier this year.

Analysis

Diesel and Delivery Dates: Inflation and Supply Chain Woes Magnify Uncertainty

The view from the International Risk Management Institute construction conference

Richard Korman

November 18, 2022

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The view from speakers and attendees at the International Risk Management Institute's construction risk conference in Las Vegas showed lots of remaining haze.

Work Paused at Obama Presidential Center Site as Noose Is Discovered

Richard Korman

November 10, 2022

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Construction team offers $100K reward to help find the responsible party as an investigation begins and crews will get more anti-bias training

2022 Midterm Elections

Voters OK 88% of Transport Funding Ballot Measures, Report ARTBA, APTA

Tom Ichniowski

Aileen Cho

November 10, 2022

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Approved ballot measures could provide $20B for infrastructure projects.

Safety & Health

Construction Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Are Down, Injury Rate Flat

Labor Dept. releases report on data from 2021

Tom Ichniowski

November 10, 2022

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The number of nonfatal construction workplace injuries and illnesses declined in 2021 and the industry’s injury/illness rate was unchanged from the previous year's level.

Government

2022 Midterm Elections: Industry Impacts and Updates

ENR Staff

November 10, 2022

Professional Practice

Teaming Agreements, Collaboration Are Best for Design-Build

Aileen Cho

November 6, 2022

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Design-Build Institute of America conference experts emphasize transparency, trust and teamwork

Aerial view of a neighborhood with palm trees, white roofs, cars and areas in which the road is covered by floodwater

Disaster Relief

Puerto Rico Gains EPA Post-Hurricane Disaster Recovery Funds

Effort is part of agency program to target investment for traditionally underserved communities

Pam McFarland

November 4, 2022

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US Environmental Protection Agency details plans to address environmental infrastructure problems in underserved communities following Hurricanes Fiona and Maria.

Construction Workforce

Signs of Tight Labor Market as Construction Industry Adds Only 1,000 Jobs in October

Tom Ichniowski

November 4, 2022

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Gains in buildings construction slightly exceed losses among specialty trade contractors.

Bridges

DOT, Flatiron-Dragados Resolve Corpus Christi Bridge Design Issue

Additional safety concerns are expected to be addressed

James Leggate

November 3, 2022

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Work on the bridge towers remains suspended, but the contractor will begin remobilizing cranes this month with officials anticipating full dispute resolution.