Construction Industry Trends: July 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 3, 2022
From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.
EEOC report berates construction for discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2023
After a yearlong investigation, the agency says construction stands out from other industries for “egregious incidents of harassment.”
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Study finds racism, discrimination common in construction industry
BD+C
AUGUST 25, 2021
A new study commissioned by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) found that workplace discrimination of minority groups and women was common in the construction industry.
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:00. Labor + Trade Relations. Government + Policy. Demographics.
These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Terminated worker sues Brasfield & Gorrie for discrimination
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
A suit in federal court alleges supervisors for the Birmingham, Alabama, firm harassed the employee for his Mexican heritage and wearing earrings at work.
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EEOC obtains $2.6M judgment against construction staffing firm
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The agency alleged in a discrimination suit that Maryland-based Green JobWorks refused to hire women for demolition and laborer jobs.
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Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2024
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.
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EEOC sues New Jersey electrical contractor for age discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.
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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.
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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. Now is a great time for women to work in construction.
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Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers
Pro Builder
MARCH 9, 2023
With demand for workers at an all-time high, women are rising to the occasion in record numbers, but compared with men, their presence is still far more limited, Construction Dive reports. Bias in the hiring process: Despite the high demand for workers, gender discrimination in hiring is still alive and well, respondents said.
Women Cite Continuing Hurdles to Boosting Trade Numbers, Reports Say
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
The North American Building Trades Union study on diversity and inclusion found work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sexual harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.
5 Cat Workers File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Company
Construction Equipment
APRIL 28, 2015
plant have sued the company for racial discrimination. The workers, who are all black, said in their suit that they have been subject to racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Five Caterpillar employees at the Aurora, Ill., As a result, they have lost wages and suffered emotional harm as stated in their suit.
New EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Asphalt Paving Firm
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The lawsuit against Asphalt Paving Systems was brought on behalf of multiple former employees working at the company's Florida operations.
Texas Agency Discriminated in Awarding Flood Mitigation Project Money, HUD Says
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2022
Federal officials are threatening to take the Texas General Land Office to court over the way the state distributed $1 billion in storm mitigation project funds.
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Dotted Line: How to conduct business in a world of discrimination and harassment claims
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable.
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Women in Construction – As Told By Women
Construction Marketing
MARCH 13, 2018
Construction is one of those industries notorious for being male-dominated and, at times, not as welcoming to women. Here are some opinions of women working in the construction industry, because who better to describe a woman’s experience in construction than actual women? Challenges Women Face in Construction.
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Federal Contractor Alert - April 8, 2015 Deadline Ahead for Compliance with New Rules on Workplace Discrimination
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
In a recent Client Alert, construction law firm Smith Currie & Hancock LLP reminds us of President Obama''s Executive Order (EO) protecting employees of federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
EPA Probes California Water Board on Alleged Environmental Racism
ENR Construction
AUGUST 11, 2023
EPA has accepted for investigation an administrative complaint alleging the California State Water Resources Control Board discriminated against Native American tribes and other peoples.
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Electrical subcontractor on Apple Park campus sued by EEOC for racial discrimination
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The lawsuit alleges that Air Systems Inc. tolerated racial harassment of African American workers on the tech giant's second campus project.
These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project
Fieldwire
DECEMBER 12, 2023
There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. Be accountable: Mistakes are inevitable in construction projects.
Five Common I-9 Compliance Mistakes
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2014
By following Form I-9 requirements, employers ensure that employees possess proper work authorization and that hiring practices do not unlawfully discriminate based on immigration status.' All employers in the U.S. must use the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 to verify that employees hired after Nov.
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Boston First to Adopt Obama-Era Zoning Rules
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Boston has become the first major city in the country to incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.
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More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism. How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees. Low outreach for female recruitment could also have a negative impact on a growing labor shortage and on the construction industry as a whole. Women in Construction.
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Boston First to Embrace Obama-Era Zoning Rules
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.
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Challenges Remain for Women in Construction
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
The major barriers women continue to face in working in construction include discrimination, isolation, harassment and overall lack of work, reports the StarTribune. percent of construction workers are women. The National Women’s Law Center reports that just 2.6
How to Organize Employee Files
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2015
Basic personnel files are accessible to internal personnel, such as supervisors and human resources, as well as people outside the company, such as former employees and federal and state agencies conducting audits or investigating harassment and discrimination claims.
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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All
Fieldwire
MARCH 20, 2023
Construction has made strides in diversification, but it has a long way to go. How can your construction company be accessible to everybody? What Obstacles Does Construction Face? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. Black and 2.1%
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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 8, 2022
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.
Carpenter's lawsuit alleges gender-based firing
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2018
A New York-based construction firm faces a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against women.
Are Public Agencies Ignoring Their Own Evaluation Factors?
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2015
By Bruce Jervis Federal construction contracts, as well as many other public construction contracts, are frequently procured on a “best value” basis. This was allowed because a discriminator, although not identified in the solicitation, need not be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor.
Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against.
Is the Justice Department Cracking Down on Violations of Immigration Law within the Construction Industry?
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2014
Federal officials have wrapped up another enforcement action against a construction company over alleged violations of U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) settled an immigration-related discrimination claim against Constructor Services Inc. immigration law. Last week, the U.S. CSI), a business headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta.
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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
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
JUNE 29, 2021
It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception. As one step to heighten diversity and representation in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk recently launched the Construction Diversity Image?Library.
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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges
Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2020
In previous Zillow research, the company found housing discrimination-protected LGBTQ+ home buyers can pay up to $127,000 more than the typical home market. This may explain, in part, why LGBTQ+ home buyers look toward affordable housing with 32% purchasing a townhouse, rowhouse, duplex, or triplex.
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Evolution can disrupt more than revolution
Construction Law
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The new regime is to come into effect in October next year and construction procurement professionals will be spending a great deal of time between now and then getting ready for the implementation. For example, there is an enhanced requirement for transparency that will almost certainly sometimes cause delay.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 27, 2023
This is why diversity and inclusion programs are vital to building a solid workforce in your construction firm. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Dive into our discussion below.
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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses
BD+C
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The ADA code, signed into law in 1990, took a huge step in combating disability discrimination by requiring new facilities to include accommodations for those with disabilities. Buildings constructed before 1990 must still follow ADA requirements, although they are less stringent.
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DebunkTheBIM
JULY 10, 2017
Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling and focus on appreciating the glass cage they are afforded. You can look through hundreds of my blog-posts and will see, that it never (or really hardly ever) pops up as an issue, where I acknowledge the fact, that I am a woman and I work in construction.
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New Advice from Feds on Hiring Those with Arrest Records
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Anti-bias agency EEOC expands guidance on how criminal records and discrimination complaints factor in employment decisions.
Business and Property Owners Must Beware of the Still-New ADA Law
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
The purpose was "to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities." All places of public accommodation are subject to the ADA, but the age of the facility does determine the level of required compliance.
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