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AGC Calls for New Infrastructure, Other Relief Measures

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

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Precast cladding contractor goes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Recent major projects for major contractors include the City of London Academy, the Jersey International Finance Centre and One Capital Square, Cardiff. The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations.

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Georgia Solar Project Builders to Appeal $135M Damage Verdict

ENR Construction

Contractor Infrastructure Energy and Alternatives faces $100M jury award liability in landowners' suit claiming sediment runoff from 100-MW project impacted 21-acre lake on their adjacent property.

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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating Editor Nick Barrett asks with a general election looming, if there is any prospect of a reversal in years of underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure. Permission to appeal has already been granted.

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Construction industry adds 20,000 employees in July but nonresidential employment dips

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.