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Obituary: Jim Lammie, 91, Pushed Design Firm PB Upward as Chief Exec

November 17, 2022

Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, who died Nov. 9, expanded the consultant's transportation niche globally and drove revenue results. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP Global.

Accident Probe

NTSB: Train Could Not Brake Before Hitting Construction Workers

Stephanie Loder

November 15, 2022

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The Oct. 14 crash on a Philadelphia bridge that killed union workers Victor R. Martins and Donato G. Fiocca remains under probe by the National Transportation Safety Board and other agencies.

Boston EMS rescue workers after a catwalk collapse at a jobsite

Contractors Face $700K OSHA Fines for South Boston Power Plant Collapse

OSHA proposed combined penalties against Suffolk Construction and NorthStar Contracting Group

Scott Van Voorhis

November 14, 2022

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Suffolk Construction and subcontractor NorthStar Contractng Group face federal penalties for incident that injured three workers, one seriously.

Work Paused at Obama Presidential Center Site as Noose Is Discovered

Richard Korman

November 10, 2022

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Construction team offers $100K reward to help find the responsible party as an investigation begins and crews will get more anti-bias training

Awards

ENR Names 2023 National Top 20 Under 40

Louise Poirier

Justin Rice

November 10, 2022

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See who has been selected as the best of the next generation of construction industry professionals from more than 600 nominations across 10 regions

Midterm Elections 2022

Illinois Right-to-Organize Measure Passes

This story is updated from the original version published on Nov. 9

Annemarie Mannion

November 9, 2022

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Opponents said the amendment to the Illinois constitution is not needed and will not affect private construction companies.

Jobsite Safety

Quanta Services Says 'New View' Safety Reduces Severe Injuries

Richard Korman

November 2, 2022

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Matthew C. Compher, safety VP of the large power sector specialty contractor, changed the emphasis of its safety program.

Construction Diversity

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

Big companies, tech firms, STEM schools support race component to insure needed workforce diversity and skills; 18 state opponents and conservative court majority pose challenge

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2022

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Manufacturers, tech firms and other businesses, and STEM schools, support race component to insure workforce diversity and employee skills, but 18 state opponents and conservative court majority challenge

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Effort Launched to Add 1 Million US Tradeswomen in Decade

Doug Puppel

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2022

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and others tell construction attendees at record turnout for Tradeswomen Build Nations conference that investment in women is critical to U.S. competitiveness.

Editorial

Independent Contractor Rule: Who Wins and Who Loses

ENR Editorial Board

October 27, 2022

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A commentary about the Biden administration plan to reverse a Trump administration rule on classifying independent contractors.

Live: July 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT We'll address the current state of the construction market as we reach the halfway point of 2026. ENR invites three top forecasters asking them to share their views on the market prospects for the industry at midyear, both nationally & regionally, in the midst of these unique challenges.

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Obituary: Jim Lammie, 91, Pushed Design Firm PB Upward as Chief Exec

NTSB: Train Could Not Brake Before Hitting Construction Workers

Contractors Face $700K OSHA Fines for South Boston Power Plant Collapse

Work Paused at Obama Presidential Center Site as Noose Is Discovered

ENR Names 2023 National Top 20 Under 40

Illinois Right-to-Organize Measure Passes

Quanta Services Says 'New View' Safety Reduces Severe Injuries

Will High Court Alter Affirmative Action in University Admissions?

Effort Launched to Add 1 Million US Tradeswomen in Decade

Independent Contractor Rule: Who Wins and Who Loses

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