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As reported earlier, many individuals and groups registered concern about a proposed Cincinnati Ordinance that would have banned cranes working within city limits if they were more than 20 years old. Several crane manufacturer groups argued successfully that proper inspections and maintenance are the true factors in the safety and lifespan of a crane, not […]

There has been a case swirling in California where the plaintiff, Mateel, sought to invalidate the existing safe harbor for lead exposure in that state. Businesses, including those serving the water industry, were worried that a successful result for the plaintiff would expose them to expensive lawsuits for selling products containing even trace amounts of […]

Contractors bidding public work in Ohio are encouraged to bid what is represented in the bid documents, including any milestones, completion dates or default “bid schedule.” As Ben Franklin was quoted as saying: “Time is Money.” That adage is particularly true on construction projects. Rare is the job that stays profitable if it is delayed […]

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., reached a long-awaited highway transportation bill that, if passed, would provide $281-$305 billion (sources list varying numbers) over the next five years to help remedy the nation’s aging and congested highways and transportation systems. A vote is expected by the end of this week, before the current authority for the […]

Things look hopeful for construction laborers working or seeking work in the United States, while employers struggle with profit margins that are lagging behind. The Engineering News-Report recently published an insightful review of today’s construction labor market. Among the many positive statistics for construction laborers were one of the lowest jobless rates in years, and […]