Jonathan Barnes, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Jonathan Barnes

July 29, 2024

Are stricter regulations needed for interior gas line removal work?

The May 28 gas line explosion in Youngstown showed the pitfalls of untrained workers removing natural gas lines. More regulations on such work are needed.

Projects

July 17, 2024

Cordish Companies unveils $1.4 billion Petersburg project

Jonathan Barnes

The Cordish Companies announced a $1.4 billion mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA, including a casino.

News

July 11, 2024

B.C. construction labor shortage good for workers

Jonathan Barnes

A shortage of construction workers in British Columbia is increasing wages and impeding contractors’ ability to take on new projects.

Professional Development

July 10, 2024

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protects workers with pregnancy-related conditions

Jonathan Barnes

The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps employees with pregnancy-related health conditions by offering reasonable accommodations at work.

News

June 28, 2024

Worker receives $900k settlement for busted hip

Jonathan Barnes

Allowing hazardous construction site conditions ruined a young union operating engineer’s hip, damaging his livelihood, and cost those he sued $919,000 for injuries.

U Chicago Hospital investigation - image courtesy of ENR

News

June 27, 2024

Families of workers killed, injured at U of Chicago Hospital sue

Jonathan Barnes

Families of one ironworker killed, and another injured due to falls suffered in high winds on a Chicago construction site are suing two defendants for…

News

June 27, 2024

Work on billion-dollar Pittsburgh hospital tower halted

Jonathan Barnes

Pittsburgh city officials have paused work on a 900,000 SF hospital tower due to a lack of building permits, putting over 100 workers temporarily out…

News

June 26, 2024

NTSB preliminary report on Youngstown explosion released

Jonathan Barnes

The NTSB’s preliminary report on the fatal gas explosion in Youngstown answered some questions regarding the blast that killed one and injured nine others.

News

June 25, 2024

140k contract led to gas explosion killing 1, injuring 7

Jonathan Barnes

A small-dollar contract to remove and relocate utility lines in Youngstown led to a fatal gas explosion. The incident is currently under investigation by NTSB.

News

May 27, 2024

Ontario contractors expect robust growth in 2024

Jonathan Barnes

The annual Ontario Construction Secretariat Survey found Ontario contractors are hopeful about the upcoming year and expect business growth.

News

May 21, 2024

Fern Hollow Bridge lawsuits target Pittsburgh and three engineering firms

Jonathan Barnes

Survivors of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse are suing three prominent engineering firms and the city of Pittsburgh for negligence.

Safety

May 21, 2024

Fire safety for construction sites

Jonathan Barnes

Fire safety in the construction industry involves proper fire training, regular safety meetings, fire safety procedures, situational awareness, and learning from mistakes.

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