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Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminium, EVs
Canada has announced plans to impose tariffs on Chinese imports
US State of Rhode Island suing 13 companies over bridge closure
Rhode Island is suing 13 companies over the closure of the Washington Bridge
What implications does the European Green Homes Directive have on construction in Italy?
Angelica Donati outlines the recently approved European Green Homes Directive and its implications for the construction industry in Italy compared to other European countries
US Labor department offering online seminar on prevailing wage compliance
The US Department of Labor will offer a seminar on prevailing wage compliance
US$3.8 million fine for tragic death of “much loved” demolition worker
Expert in metal cutting with oxy-propane died working at height on decommissioned oil rig
Corruption controversy engulfs Australian construction union
An Australian government minister has asked the federal police to investigate allegations of corruption against the construction division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU)
Former dealer sues Caterpillar for $100m in damages
A former Caterpillar dealer based in Venezuela has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million in damages from the US-based manufacturer
US sued over ‘failure to examine harms’ from delayed offshore oil decommissioning
Center for Biological Diversity claims Interior Dept has not examined harms of idle platforms
What Women Want: Why Skanska is designing its own women’s workwear
A shortage of PPE for women is encouraging some construction contractors to start designing their own.
Japan’s construction skills shortage threatens to overshadow Expo 2025
Japan’s construction skills shortage is one of the worst in the world and is threatening to delay progress on the country’s Expo 2025 site.
What construction law changes will there be across the EU and UK in 2024?
Construction ERP software experts have outlined the legal developments that may be in store for 2024 to help the industry prepare for what lies ahead
Survey reveals biggest project risks and disputes in construction
Survey shows a 100% increase in respondents ranking ESG as one of their top three sources of disputes in future
€1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel project in UK faces fresh legal battle
The tunnel project was due to begin next year
Wired differently: Harnessing neurodiverse talent in construction
What skills can people with autism, dyslexia and ADHD bring to the construction sector?
Law and contract: Why digital technology is leading to increased cybersecurity risks
Pinsent Masons’ Tori Graney examines cyber risk in the construction industry
Jury concludes that Caterpillar owes $100m to importer amid US lawsuit
A jury in the US has concluded that Caterpillar must pay $100 million to an importer, following a legal dispute between the two companies.
How Turkey is rebuilding a year on from devastating earthquake
What challenges face Turkey’s construction industry a year after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake?
The struggle to agree UK parliament’s £22bn refurbishment plans
What has happened to plans to refurbish the historic Palace of Westminster?
Vinci’s request for €1.6bn in damages over cancelled airport job rejected
French construction giant Vinci has seen its €1.6 billion (US$1.7 billion) request for damages after the cancellation of an airport project rejected by a French court.
10 new cities under construction around the world
Can building new cities around the world help lift tens of millions of people out of poverty?
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