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Commercial Construction Trends: The Highs and Lows of 2016

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Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National. As a national commercial construction firm, it’s not surprising the majority of our 2016 revenue came from work outside our home market of Chicago. Low: Good Talent is Hard to Find as Labor Shortage Continues.

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NCCI Cites Smartphones as Potential On-the-Clock Crash Cause

Construction Equipment

The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent. According to data released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, more than 40 percent of workers’…

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. or a state workers’ compensation system. The post November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

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Construction compensation increased 0.8% This section also contains information on the average cost of benefits paid by employers, as well as recent rates of change in wages and total compensation. Employer Compensation Costs. . . Total compensation. Source: Compensation Cost Trends ). . . 1st quarter 2016.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”. disruption distinction. In County of Galveston v.

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OSHA Increases Penalties, First Since 1990

Safety Services Company

The interim final rule was published July 1, 2016, and is based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act which became law in November 2015. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is raising its penalties to match the rate of inflation marking the first increase in penalties since 1990.

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OSHA Increases Penalties, First Since 1990

Safety Services Company

The interim final rule was published July 1, 2016, and is based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act which became law in November 2015. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is raising its penalties to match the rate of inflation marking the first increase in penalties since 1990.

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