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.
Caterpillar to pay $800K discrimination settlement
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2024
The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.
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Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
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Construction staffing firm settles discrimination suit for $300K
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2025
Minnesota-based TKO Construction Services didn’t hire women, Black workers and individuals over 40 due to client requests, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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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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EEOC sues Shimmick for discrimination, retaliation
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A woman worker was given the choice to switch to the night shift or hand in her keys after cooperating with an internal investigation, according to the complaint.
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$40M Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination in Construction of Obama Presidential Center
ENR Construction
JANUARY 31, 2025
Concrete subcontractor alleges it was singled out due to racial discrimination and subjected to baseless criticisms and discriminatory accusations during construction of the Obama Presidential Center.
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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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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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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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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New Jersey attorney general sues Iron Workers’ chapter for discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
Bloomfield-based Local 11 skipped over Black workers for jobs in favor of White members and promoted a hostile work environment toward women, a lawsuit claims.
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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.
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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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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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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Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
Construction Dive
JULY 23, 2024
The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.
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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.
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.
Sub’s Lawsuit Says Racial Discrimination Is Behind Blame for Obama Center Problems
ENR Construction
JANUARY 31, 2025
Numerous problems were encountered in the concrete construction work.
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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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.
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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Israel-Hamas war spawns workplace harassment, discrimination fears
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
How companies respond may depend on the nature of an infraction, but front-line managers should not make disciplinary decisions alone, an attorney said.
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.
Heads Up Public Contractors! Nashville to Pass Non-Discrimination.
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
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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.
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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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
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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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.
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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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.
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.
Green light for first women-only tower block
Construction Enquirer
MAY 2, 2023
Tracey Downey, Chief Executive at Women’s Pioneer Housing, said: “We were delighted to receive planning consent from Ealing Council for this ambitious development, which will help so many women facing abuse, discrimination and social and economic disadvantages, including on the housing market. ”
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93 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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48 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.
OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers
FDR Safety
JUNE 27, 2012
The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. •
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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.
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.
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.
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