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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

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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.

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

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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.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. For women in construction, this IIJA is an excellent opportunity to make construction jobs more inclusive around the nation. .

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Here are points to remember when it comes to the walk around inspection: The law provides that a representative of the employer shall be given an opportunity to accompany the inspector. As we have discussed in previous updates, employers should designate a company representative far in advance of any OSHA inspection.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

If a company has a union representative they also take part in the investigation. During this phase of the investigation the employer’s representative needs to inform the inspector if the employer is participating in any OSHA compliance programs or if the company has received any safety compliance exceptions from OSHA.

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What the Supreme Court’s Decision on the Same-Sex Marriage Ban Means to Contractors?

Best Practices Construction Law

… to contractors that is … but to employers … a different answer. While the decision focuses on same sex marriage bans across the states, there are a few issues to be mindful of as an employer in the construction industry (or in any industry for that matter). Absolutely nothing!

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.