Construction sector adds 27,000 jobs in June
According to a press release from ABC, the construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, plummeting unemployment to its lowest recorded rate.
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8 global megaprojects on the go in 2024
Plant Vogtle nuclear plant, JFK airport expansion, Nusantara, and Navi Mumbai International Airport are just a few megaprojects ont he go this year.
Worker receives $900k settlement for busted hip
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.
Work on billion-dollar Pittsburgh hospital tower halted
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…
Families of workers killed, injured at U of Chicago Hospital sue
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…
NTSB preliminary report on Youngstown explosion released
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.
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.
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…
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