Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As builders take the lead to reduce the risk of contagion at work, superintendents and project managers will be the ones on the front lines implementing policy. The topic the front line manager really needs to be aware of is: What is our COVID response plan?” Travers asks. COVID-19 Testing: At What Cost Privacy?

Legal 59

Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 10, 2017

I write up this approach, (or reluctance to accept gender issues within the industry) to the fact that I grew up in an environment where girls were encouraged to ‘go for the stars’, no matter of the traditional gender of their chosen profession. Only then I would state that I am also a 'woman'.

Construction 62

Construction Industrial Discrimination Architecture 62

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2015

In lawyer-speak, Executive Order 11246 expressly prohibits federal contractors and federally–assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Discrimination 48

Discrimination Contractors Site Construction 48

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In this pressurized environment, the only place for sealant to escape was through cracks and holes in the ductwork. As these field studies progressed, Dave Bohac, director of research for the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), procured funding to apply the technology to new and existing multifamily apartment units in Minnesota.

Roads 98

Roads Minnesota America California 98

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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Legal Claims Employment Accidents 48

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 23, 2012

According to the opinion, there was "plenty of evidence that [the employer's superintendent] is a world-class trash talker and the master of vulgarity in an environment where these characteristics abound." Employers beware of employee conduct.

Site 48

Site Discrimination Employment Construction 48

Fieldwire

MARCH 27, 2022

The infrastructure bill plans on improving the transportation system, environment, and employment rate by building better roads and bridges. The legislation also delivers high-cost fines to companies found discriminating against minority workers. Many women and minority employees experience discrimination and harassment at their jobs.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Employment Transportation Discrimination 52

ExactHire - Construction

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

in 2015 found that nearly 20 percent of workers were “exposed to a hostile or threatening social environment.” Going forward, everyone, from customers to managers to business owners, should examine ways to improve the dignity of low-wage labor in their lives. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management.

IDEA 52

IDEA Employment Schedule Discrimination 52

Fieldwire

JUNE 18, 2023

I had previously worked in financial services as an advisor and I guess I was shocked at the silent discrimination that existed at that time. In addition, when you start you are both young and a woman, so you have to make an impact, especially as a project manager. In my company, at the management level,there are indeed fewer women.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Equity Statistics 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is one of those programs and its unique design reflects the State of California’s desire to assist underserved communities who have faced historical housing discrimination leading to disproportionately low homeownership numbers.

Innovation 98

Innovation Housing Finance North Carolina 98

ExactHire - Construction

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

in 2015 found that nearly 20 percent of workers were “exposed to a hostile or threatening social environment.” Going forward, everyone, from customers to managers to business owners, should examine ways to improve the dignity of low-wage labor in their lives. Flexible scheduling may not be convenient for management.

IDEA 52

IDEA Employment Schedule Management 52