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ATTN: Federal Contractors, Beware of Harassment and Discrimination on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

In separate investigations, a staffing agency and a construction company were recently charged with violating Executive Order 11246, which prohibits certain acts on federal projects. In the case of Fort Myer Construction Corp. , If you are a federal contractor, you should be aware of Executive Order 11246. Just ask me!

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Aside from enhancing the country’s global competitiveness, the IIJA will create meaningful jobs for America’s workforce, especially in construction. The recruitment and hiring of women have the potential to meaningfully change the workforce landscape of the construction industry. Current representation of women in construction.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Throughout American history, women and minority workers have experienced fewer employment opportunities. The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. BBB also focuses on increasing employment opportunities as we transition out of the global pandemic.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception.

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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Few more pressing issues face the construction industry than the talent shortage, but many employers overlook a swathe of candidates with much to offer – those with a disability. There is certainly room for i mprovement when it comes to hiring and retaining people with a disability into roles in construction. Over 86.3%

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Federal Courts Not in the Business of Cleaning Up Language on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

We all have preconceptions about the language you might find on the construction project. However, it is not every day that you read a court opinion and you find the following language: " nor is it the business of the federal courts generally to clean up the language and conduct of construction sites."

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