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US$3.8 million fine for tragic death of “much loved” demolition worker

Expert in metal cutting with oxy-propane died working at height on decommissioned oil rig

Former dealer sues Caterpillar for $100m in damages

A former Caterpillar dealer based in Venezuela has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million in damages from the US-based manufacturer

US sued over ‘failure to examine harms’ from delayed offshore oil decommissioning

Center for Biological Diversity claims Interior Dept has not examined harms of idle platforms

Japan’s construction skills shortage threatens to overshadow Expo 2025

Japan’s construction skills shortage is one of the worst in the world and is threatening to delay progress on the country’s Expo 2025 site.

Wired differently: Harnessing neurodiverse talent in construction

What skills can people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD bring to the construction sector?

House passes NDA-backed workforce bill

Overhaul of workforce development system moves to the Senate

Judge: decision to halt demolition of flagship M&S store was “unlawful”

High Court rules in favour of Marks & Spencer, saying Michael Gove “thoroughly confused” on embodied carbon

EPA tightens rules on Fine Particulate Matter

First time since 2012 that the federal government has cracked down on fine particulate matter

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

“I honestly don’t know that there is going to be an explosives demolition industry in the United States in ten years”, says Mark Loizeaux

Controlled Demolition Inc President stuns audience with his honest remarks on litigation

Waste recycling company fined US$315,000 after worker crushed

Waste sorting machine incident sees worker left with 23 screws and two plates in his body

Metals recycler victim of US$195 million fraud

Aurubis Inventory reveals massive shortfall in precious metals, indicating widespread fraud

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.

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