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White House officials say import halt, supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, is necessary to put additional pressure on Vladimir Putin over Ukraine invasion, but its costs are likely to be felt in the construction industry and the overall economy.  

A troubled port extension project managed by the U.S. Maritime Administration was deemed unsafe to use, as federal court orders it to compensate the city.

Austrian contractor Strabag confirms ownership link to Russian oligarch but cites no EU, UK or US sanctions and has cut off dividends to his firm; long-time Ukraine contractor Onur Group will stay put "but we are watching the developments sadly and with concern,” says an official.

Despite many upgrades with new technology for loaders,  excavators and cranes, manufacturers are still busy trying to solve a persistent safety problem: striking workers or pedestrians while moving in reverse.