On $100-million city-funded Massachusetts project, the firms failed to accurately report participation of woman- and minority-owned businesses, state Attorney General Maura Healey alleged in a False Claims Act suit. 

The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

The commission follows through on its May pledge to combat harassment in the construction industry.

Prosecutors say Zieson Construction Co. won through fraud $335 million in government contracts intended for businesses owned by disabled veterans or minorities.