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Judge orders South Korean subcontractor to pay $9m for defrauding US military
A US federal judge has ordered a South Korean repair and maintenance subcontractor to pay a fine and restitution totalling nearly US$9 million for bid rigging and defrauding the US military.
Vinci and Bouygues among six firms fined €31m for bid rigging in nuclear work
France’s competition watchdog, Autorité de la Concurrence, has fined six companies a total of €31 million for anticompetitive practices.
Balfour Beatty sued in sexual harassment case at construction worksite
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against construction company Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, alleging that a female truck driver on one of its worksites suffered long-term sexual harassment.
Fluor pays $14.5 million to settle SEC probe over improper accounting
Texas-based engineering and construction company Fluor is to pay $14.5 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into improper accounting.
Explainer: What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how is it changing?
Legal experts explain what the Davis-Bacon Act is and how recent updates to regulations could result in higher wages for employees as well as some other, more negative consequences.
Judge declares Texas law that would ban construction workers’ water breaks unconstitutional
A judge in Texas, USA, has ruled a new law that would effectively ban water breaks for construction workers by eroding cities’ power to enact local rules as unconstitutional.
UK government increases available funds for Sizewell C nuclear energy project
The funds will aid in preparing the site for construction, sourcing key components and expanding the workforce
Three failures of RAAC concrete in UK schools prompted government action
Three failures of “non-critical” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in English schools prompted new guidance of the material in education settings.
Industry experts speak on RAAC
Two industry experts talk about the issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
Serbia to invest in country’s railway networks to ‘revitalise infrastructure’
The plan, which involves €12 billion (RSD1.41 trillion) in funding, is aimed at preparing for the Expo 2027 in Belgrade
New Zealand commits $71bn to help fix infrastructure deficit
New Zealand recently held its Master Builders Association New Zealand Constructive Forum 2023
Kyrgyzstan sees country’s largest tunnel completed
The projects goal is to ensure smooth traffic flow for two large vehicles traveling in opposite directions without causing any congestion
Schools in UK told to close buildings constructed with RAAC concrete
Report highlights danger of injury or death from unsound structures
Remex managing director calls for EBV revision
Missing provision means recycled/substitute materials are still labelled as waste, says Remex
Turner Construction begins Albany airport expansion
The initiative is a component of a broader effort led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, involving an investment of US$230 million
Why is construction still suffering a labour squeeze and what are the solutions?
Construction markets all over the world are struggling with an acute shortage of labour. Why? And what are the potential solutions?
Who is winning the majority of construction contracts in Africa?
The construction landscape across Africa has changed dramatically since the 1990s
Master Builders Victoria: ‘Alert’ but not ‘alarmed’ by construction company collapses
The number of building companies collapsing in Victoria has risen by 74% in the past year
Why recession is looming over German construction industry
Recession is looming over the construction market in Germany, as contractors and developers battle a combination of challenges exerting downward pressure on activity there.
Brazil’s US$76 billion infrastructure investment
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s ambitious infrastructure investment plan
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