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Ontario Unveils Canada's First Prompt-Pay Protection

Bill sets 28-day payment for owners and faster dispute resolution

Scott Van Voorhis

July 3, 2017

Legislative action will start in September, amid efforts to pass similar federal protections for contractors and subs.

Airport Infrastructure

Committees Clear FAA Bills That Boost Airport Construction Grants

House version also spins off air-traffic control from FAA, Senate bill doesn't

Tom Ichniowski

June 30, 2017

Senate, House bills lift AIP grants to an average of more than $3.6 billion a year, from $3.35 billion in 2017.

Water Infrastructure

Appropriators Oppose Trump Budget Cut for Army Corps

Key senators criticize proposed $1-billion civil-works program reduction

Tom Ichniowski

June 29, 2017

House subcommittee clears bill with 2% increase over 2017 level.

Svinicki Approved for New Term at NRC, Continues as Chair

June 29, 2017

The Senate has confirmed Kristine L. Svinicki to another term on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Will LA Geothermal Purchase Add Steam to the US Market?

June 28, 2017

In what could be a boost to U.S. geothermal energy development, Los Angeles has signed a $94-million long-term contract with Reno, Nev.-based energy developer Ormat Technologies Inc. to buy 150 MW from its portfolio of northern Nevada geothermal projects.

Construction Materials

U.S. Hits Canadian Lumber Exports With Antidumping Tariffs

New fees are on top of earlier countervailing duties

Tom Ichniowski

June 27, 2017

U.S. lumber companies praise Commerce Dept. action, but Canada vows a strong defense.

Construction safety

OSHA Postpones Enforcing New Construction Beryllium Standard

Agency says industry felt it lacked "meaningful opportunity" to weigh in on proposal

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2017

OSHA will keep new, tougher exposure limit in place, but delay enforcement indefinitely, pending public comments.

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Construction Workforce

Trump Apprenticeship Directive's Impact on Construction Unclear

Plan would reduce DOL role in setting programs' requirements

Tom Ichniowski

June 20, 2017

Building trades say they believe construction is exempt from executive order; AGC says industry impact uncertain.

Illinois Could Halt State Projects by June 30 as Budget Deadline Looms

Lack of a budget may lead to a statewide shutdown, for the third year in a row.

Jeff Yoders

June 15, 2017

Lack of a state budget, for the third year in a row, may lead to a statewide shutdown.

Legal

Egyptian Firm To Pay U.S. $1.1M To Settle False-Claim Charges

Misr Sons is last of 3 joint-venture partners to settle with DOJ

Tom Ichniowski

June 14, 2017

Long-running case deals with U.S. AID water projects in Egypt.

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