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Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Top 5 Construction Industry OSHA Citations - August 13th, 10:00 am PT

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In the high stakes construction world, OSHA often issues citations for the lack of fall protection, scaffolding hazards, hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)....more

Phelps Dunbar

[Webinar] When ICE Arrives: Navigating Worksite Compliance and Enforcement Risks in a New Environment - July 29th, 10:00 am CDT

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Join us for a conversation covering the policy changes to labor and employment law since the government changed immigration compliance initiatives. We will discuss the worksite enforcement changes that impact your company and...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Converging Compliance: Navigating OSHA and MSHA in Construction and Mining Operations - June 10th, 10:00 am PT

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Companies in the construction industry, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] From Violation to Deposition: The Legal Aftermath of an OSHA Incident - May 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

For Construction Safety Week 2025, join Cohen Seglias and Signature Safety for a timely webinar that examines what happens when a jobsite safety incident leads to an OSHA violation—and ultimately, a deposition. In this...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Your Employee Lawyered Up. Now What? Best Practices for Contractors Following a Worksite Injury

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When a workplace injury occurs at your construction site, the actions you take in the immediate aftermath can significantly impact potential legal consequences, insurance claims, and your business's financial health....more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] Understanding Labor Productivity Challenges on Construction Projects - February 25th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Labor productivity on construction projects is often the most important factor in determining the financial success of the project. Please join us for a complimentary webinar on February 25, 2025, as Jill Jaffe leads a...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects - February 27th - 28th, Toronto, ON,...

Join industry leaders, legal experts, and fellow construction professionals at CI’s 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, for two impactful days of knowledge sharing, actionable...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Reviving Reporting: OFCCP Reinstates Monthly Employment Data Reporting for Construction Companies

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on Nov. 25, 2024, that it is reinstating a monthly employment data reporting requirement for construction contractors beginning April 15, 2025....more

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OSHA Will Require Construction Employers to Consider Body Type When Providing PPE Starting January 13

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Construction employers must be ready for a federal safety rule that takes effect on Monday. A major update to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules regarding safety and health regulations for the...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Tenth Annual Construction Industry Legal Power Seminar - January 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

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Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more

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Construction Industry Records High Fatality Numbers Once Again: 10 Steps You Can Take to Address Workplace Dangers

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Recently released statistics revealed that working in the construction industry was once again the most dangerous occupation in the country, as over 20% of all workplace fatalities from 2023 occurred in the construction...more

Cozen O'Connor

OSHA Kicks Off New Year With Final PPE Rule In Construction

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After approximately a decade of discussing a properly fitting PPE Rule in the construction industry, OSHA’s Final Rule becomes effective January 13, 2025. The Final Rule explicitly requires that PPE is selected to ensure that...more

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

Properly Fitting PPE Should Be At The Top Of The “To-Do” List For Construction Employers In 2025

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Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule  to require employers subject to construction standards to make available personal protective equipment...more

Frantz Ward LLP

OSHA’s New PPE Rule: Ensuring Proper Fit for Construction Workers

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On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its construction rule to include a requirement that construction employers provide properly fitting safety gear to its workers by...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

OSHA Adopts New PPE Fit Requirements for Construction Industry

Last week, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule amending its safety standards for the construction industry to require assurance of the proper fitting of personal protective equipment....more

Warner Norcross + Judd

OSHA Tailors Construction PPE Standard to Require Properly Fitting PPE

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a final rule that revises the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Under the revised standard, employers engaged in...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Prefabrication – The New Norm (Properties Magazine)

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Prefabrication is nothing new to the construction industry. And, over the past several years, we have seen a rather significant increase in the utilization of prefabrication. With this increase, however, it has revealed...more

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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers, but It Could Start Back at Square One

On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized a rule amending 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make personal protective...more

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OSHA Will Soon Require Construction Employers to Consider Body Type When Providing PPE

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A major update to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules regarding safety and health regulations for the construction industry will soon mandate that employers provide personal protective equipment...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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Feds Focus on Construction Industry Harassment Again with New Guide for Federal Contractors: 7 Key Takeaways

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The federal contractor watchdog is hammering down on harassment in the construction industry, in a follow-up to a report from civil rights officials last year on industry-wide issues involving allegations of harassment. The...more

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Federal Construction Contractors and Subcontractors Face New Compliance Filings: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just announced it is reinstating a monthly compliance filing report for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. With an initial due date of April 15,...more

K2 Integrity

Webinar ¦ Benefits of Using AI in Construction

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In this one-hour session our panel of experts discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the construction industry and explore the pros, cons, challenges, and benefits of AI in construction—including how it could...more

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The Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act May Include More than Traditional Construction Projects

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The Michigan Building Contract Fund Act, commonly known as the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act (MBTFA), is well known to those in the construction industry. The provision requires that when a contractor is paid for a...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry

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A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform. The Business Trades Employers’...more

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