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Coronavirus and Construction

Union Specialty Contractors Urged To Seek Additional Pay for Pandemic Costs

Richard Korman

August 14, 2020

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The case for change orders is framed as a matter of fairness based on new contractor group research.

study shows some face coverings ineffective

Coronavirus and construction masks

Study Claims Popular Face Covering Could Worsen Virus Spread

A bad review for versatile lightweight fleeces, buffs or gaiters

Richard Korman

August 14, 2020

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Known for helping limit face heat, thin buffs or gaiters may not be protective, researchers say.

Bridges

FIGG Bridge Engineers Sues to Block Federal Debarment

Richard Korman

August 12, 2020

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Engineering firm blamed for role in fatal 2018 Florida pedestrian span collapse fights back.

Bridges

U.S. DOT Proposes 10-Year Ban of Contract Awards to Design Firm FIGG

Tom Ichniowski

Richard Korman

July 31, 2020

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Order is another potential blow to firm following the 2018 pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida.

Virginia workplace virus safety standard

Coronavirus and Construction

Why Contractors Say Virginia's New Virus Safety Standard Is Poor Fit

Richard Korman

July 31, 2020

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State construction employers face new responsibilities.

Disasters

Officials: Arizona Rail Bridge Collapse Follows Prior Derailment in June

Louise Poirier

July 30, 2020

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The south side of a 100-year-old bridge in Tempe collapsed after a train derailment the morning of July 29.

Utility Report on Energy Storage Battery Blast Cites Equipment Flaw

Mary B. Powers

July 29, 2020

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Outside probers for Ariz. utility point to 'extensive cascading thermal runaway' in 2019 accident that injured first-responders; battery maker refutes analysis in comments to regulators.

Air Purifiers with Filters that 'Kill' Coronavirus Are in Production

Nadine M. Post

July 29, 2020

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Production begins on mobile units that deactivate coronavirus, and air-handling-system retrofits will be available soon

Tetra Tech Sues Five Competitors Over Superfund Site Cleanup Review

Mary B. Powers

July 16, 2020

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Suit alleges Jacobs, others used 'junk science' in report to US Navy of disputed Hunter's Point work but parties won't comment further; also, new moves in other site legal actions against TT.