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The head of a Boston-based construction company that lost two workers in a fatal accident last year now faces nearly $2 million in total fines after safety violations on a new project.

Contractors oppose changes affecting collective bargaining and tariffs.

Industry unemployment rate rises to 7.1% from December's 5%, but improves sharply year-over-year.

Union membership in construction rose by 31,000 to 1.02 million in 2021 from its 2020 level.

David Richter, who had led global cost and PM consultant, is new infrastructure project management COO at France-based testing, inspection and certification giant.

Subcontractors and suppliers are already being sought for the project near Memphis, automaker says.

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.