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Interview: Why a US construction body has started a legal battle with Biden
Associated General Contractors outgoing chief executive Stephen Sandherr on 27 years representing the construction industry
Video: What are the top 20 causes of construction claims and disputes around the world?
New report reveals top 20 causes of construction disputes across the globe, as well as broken down by region.
Balfour Beatty sued in sexual harassment case at construction worksite
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against construction company Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, alleging that a female truck driver on one of its worksites suffered long-term sexual harassment.
Explainer: What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how is it changing?
Legal experts explain what the Davis-Bacon Act is and how recent updates to regulations could result in higher wages for employees as well as some other, more negative consequences.
Judge declares Texas law that would ban construction workers’ water breaks unconstitutional
A judge in Texas, USA, has ruled a new law that would effectively ban water breaks for construction workers by eroding cities’ power to enact local rules as unconstitutional.
How can companies increase employee engagement?
In this article, Clover HR’s Managing Director, Michael Doolin, delves into the topic of employee engagement within the construction industry and discusses simple changes that may make the biggest difference
Railway projects valued at €250m are set to be suspended
Reports indicate that contractors have purportedly misappropriated EU funds and engaged in money laundering
Technology building blocks for mitigating risk and impact in construction litigation
The construction and engineering fields are constantly evolving in response to new technological developments. While these changes bring innovation, efficiency and opportunity, they also introduce risk
Contractor guilty of fraud and money laundering on $15m contract
The founder of a construction contractor based in Charleston, South Caroline, faces years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and money laundering on a $15 million contract.
Widening US marijuana legalisation creates challenge for construction companies
The widening legalisation of cannabis in the United States is creating a headache for construction contractors when it comes to hiring scarce new workers and testing their wider workforce.
Contractors win additional $34.9 million in Panama Canal expansion dispute
A group of contractors who worked in a consortium to expand the Panama Canal have won $34.9 million at a tribunal following a dispute of the project.
How construction can avoid allegations of ‘greenwashing’
Bureau Veritas pubishes guide to assessing green claims
Saudi Binladin Group fined for 2015 crawler crane collapse
Saudi contractor ordered to pay a fine of more than $5 million and seven people are fined and jailed
Hitachi welcomes AI technology update to Europe’s Machinery Directive
New safety rules will regulate connectivity, autonomy, and data dependency
Vinci denies allegations about Qatar projects
French contractors says allegations about subsidiary QDVC are unfair
Legal position of businesses with Russian contracts
Pinsent Masons on due diligence firms must undertake, as sanctions continue to squeeze
Is construction taking slave labour seriously?
The International Labour Organisation estimates that 4.5 million people are currently working in construction against their will
JCB and Manitou patent dispute continues
JCB said it will appeal the latest ruling of Paris court, although it also won damages of €150,000
US firm settles over alleged bid-rigging scheme
M.A. Mortenson must donate construction services for project related to pandemic
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