140k contract led to gas explosion killing 1, injuring 7
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.
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Ontario contractors expect robust growth in 2024
The annual Ontario Construction Secretariat Survey found Ontario contractors are hopeful about the upcoming year and expect business growth.
Skanska wins $861-million contract to transform major seaport into offshore wind ports
Skanska has locked down an $861M contract to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the country’s largest offshore wind ports.
Fern Hollow Bridge lawsuits target Pittsburgh and three engineering firms
Survivors of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse are suing three prominent engineering firms and the city of Pittsburgh for negligence.
Work paused after piece of metal falls at Boston worksite
Work has halted at Boston’s South Station construction site after a steel concrete form fell more than 20 stories, damaging windows but causing no injuries.
Kubota partners with MLB Toronto Blue Jays
Canada is the home of many great construction projects, and a partnership between Kubota and the Toronto Blue Jays aims to keep Kubota’s brand visible…
PCL Construction one of Fortune’s top 100 places to work
Based largely on employee feedback, PCL Construction Enterprises was named Fortune’s Top 100 Places To Work for the second year.
Atlanta welcomes new $30M boutique hotel
The $30 million Chambray Hotel is Atlanta’s new boutique hotel featuring 1,300 square feet of flexible meetings and events space, a 24-hour market, and a…
Ontario to ban discriminatory job posting requirements
Ontario’s government is introducing legislation to help foreign-trained candidates compete for jobs fairly by banning Canadian work experience requirements.
Blackline Safety Corp wins $2.7 million job with U.S. energy provider
Blackline’s tech features, including broad real-time connectivity, wearable devices, enhanced safety features and more, led to it winning the large contract.
Hitachi opens new sustainable HQ in Georgia
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas’ new sustainable headquarters in Georgia utilizes sustainable practices and reuse principles to optimize energy efficiency.
32% of homes are new construction but market is still tight
Newly constructed homes were up 32% last year, and the boom continues. U.S. government figures attest to the strength.
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