Energy Construction Kiewit Hired as EPC for Fire-Damaged Freeport Gas Terminal Fix Mary B. Powers August 24, 2022 No Comments Contractor will restore giant Texas LNG complex to meet targets again delayed—now November for partial reopening and full operation in March 2023.Read More
Regulations OSHA Delays Proposal to Revoke Arizona's State-run Safety Enforcement James Leggate August 15, 2022 No Comments The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.Read More
Safety & Health Bill Calls For 15-Minute Breaks Every Four Hours on the Job in Construction James Leggate August 9, 2022 No Comments AGC says safety guidelines should instead account for local conditions and the type of work.Read More
Transportation Boston MBTA Sets Unprecedented 30-Day Service Shutdown for Critical Repairs Major Orange Line track and maintenance work, including track and tie replacement, starts Aug. 19 Scott Van Voorhis August 3, 2022 No Comments Orange Line track and maintenance work, including replacing track and ties, starts Aug. 19Read More
Jobsite Fatality Electrical Contractor Worker Dies at Charlotte Airport Jobsite Jim Parsons July 27, 2022 No Comments An investigation is underway into the apparent electrocution death of an employee of Rosendin Electric at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.Read More
Safety Mobile Crane Tips Onto Boston Project Site No injuries were reported on the job site in the city's Dorchester neighborhood Heather Carter July 27, 2022 No Comments A mobile crane tipped over and fell onto a building under construction in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. Read More
As Heat Waves Broil, Construction Employers Seek Limits on Planned Safety Standard Richard Korman James Leggate July 21, 2022 No Comments Industry employers remain wary of overly complicated new rules to protect workers, in comments on the proposed regulation.Read More
Viewpoint How the 'New Safety View' Could Work in Construction Travis Livermore Jeremy Presnal July 19, 2022 No Comments There are solutions that employers can try that may make the transition easier.Read More
Safety OSHA Launches Trench Safety Initiative Amid Sharp Rise in Deaths James Leggate July 15, 2022 No Comments There were 22 trench-related deaths in the first half of this year, up from 15 in all of 2021. Read More
Jobsite Fatalities Fewer NYC Construction Deaths as Safety Law Awaits Governor's Signature Contractors seek changes before final approval Richard Korman July 15, 2022 No Comments Anticipated enactment of Carlos' Law would raise minimum potential penalties in criminal safety convictions to $300K or higher.Read More