Latest Construction Headlines
All the headlines from our Construction Topic Page, ordered by recency.
OSHA: South Dakota Firm Ignored Safety Rules Before Deadly Building Collapse
May 3 2017 // A construction company that was remodeling a historic downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., building when it collapsed and killed a worker willfully ignored precautions, federal workplace safety officials allege. The U.S....
Workers Injured at Facebook Construction Site in California
Apr 28 2017 // Authorities say work has halted at a Facebook building under construction after an equipment failure caused part of the structure to collapse, injuring two workers. KNTV reported two construction workers were injured after...
Contract for Louisiana Flood Aid Program Administrator to Cost $227M
Apr 26 2017 // Louisiana’s contract with disaster recovery firm IEM to administer a homeowner flood aid program is estimated to cost $227 million. The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report says the state has completed its deal with...
All Risks Launches Commercial Earthquake Program
Apr 18 2017 // All Risks, Ltd. has introduced a new Specialty Property Earthquake Program with an exclusive A.M. Best “A” rated carrier. The Specialty Property Earthquake Program provides difference in conditions insurance,...
Chicago’s HDI Global Insurance Adds to U.S. Engineering, Construction Team
Apr 11 2017 // Industrial lines insurer HDI Global Insurance Co., based in Chicago, has added personnel to its Engineering Lines and Construction division. Mark Groenheide, vice president, engineering lines underwriting manager, is...
OSHA Delays Obama Silica Safety Standard for Construction Industry
Apr 7 2017 // The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry. The rule, on which OSHA...
Brokerslink Launches Global Construction Practice with 2 Appointments
Apr 4 2017 // Brokerslink announced the launch of an expanded Global Construction Practice with the appointments of Brian Schofield and Edouard Marron as co-practice leaders. They take up these roles with immediate effect. The new...
Non-Compete Agreements and Poaching Take Spotlight in Aon – Alliant Lawsuit
Apr 3 2017 // A legal battle between two insurance brokerages over whether a former employee violated noncompete agreements and poached numerous employees is not over yet, but the brokerage bringing the charges has scored key early...
Pennsylvania Construction Worker Crushed by Safe Deposit Box
Mar 29 2017 // Authorities in suburban Philadelphia, Penn., say a construction worker was crushed to death by a safety deposit box. Cheltenham Township police say the incident happened at an old Wells Fargo in the Cheltenham Mall around...
Bill Requiring Insurance Discounts for Resilient Homes Passes Oklahoma House
Mar 23 2017 // A bill that would require a homeowner’s insurance company to factor into the insurance premium the more resilient construction if the homeowner retrofits or builds a new home to certain specified standards has passed...
BLS Report Finds New Jersey Fatal Work Injuries Increased in 2015
Mar 23 2017 // The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in March that fatal work injuries totaled 97 in New Jersey for the year 2015, a 10 percent increase from the previous year, according to Chief Regional Economist Martin...
Neon Launches Marine & Offshore Construction Consortium
Mar 23 2017 // Specialist Lloyd’s underwriter Neon has launched a Marine and Offshore Construction Consortium. Seeking to address the increasingly tailored insurance needs of shipyard clients, the Neon led-consortium offers $70...
Aon Gains Upper Hand in Non-Compete and Poaching Lawsuit vs. Alliant
Mar 22 2017 // A legal battle between two insurance brokerages over whether a former employee violated non-compete agreements and poached numerous employees is not over yet but the brokerage bringing the charges has scored key early...
Ironshore Specialty Adds M&A Transition Coverage for Construction Risks
Mar 20 2017 // Ironshore Specialty Casualty has enhanced its transition protection policy form to address contractual exposures related to an organizational merger or acquisition specific to the construction industry. Ironshore’s...
Steamin’ Hot Markets: Cyber, Sharing Economy, Active Shooter, Construction, Mergers and More
Mar 20 2017 // Cyber Sharing Economy, Active Shooter, Construction, Mergers and More Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes, challenges, expansions and growth in the past year. For 2017, experts predict the U.S....
Report Finds New York Construction Fatalities, Regulatory Violations Rising
Mar 6 2017 // The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) found in its latest construction fatality report that construction worker deaths are rising in New York, and many construction employers across the state...
New Bill Grants Bonding Assistance to Small Businesses in New Jersey
Mar 6 2017 // A recently passed bipartisan bill in New Jersey has brought good news to small businesses that want to participate on public construction projects. Senate Bill 123, signed by Gov. Chris Christie on Jan. 4, introduces a new...
Homeowners in South Carolina Awarded $7M in Faulty Construction Lawsuit
Feb 16 2017 // A townhome community in Mount Pleasant, S.C., has won a $7 million verdict against an Atlanta builder for what the townhome owners said was inferior work. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported a jury returned the...
Washington Construction Firm Fined More than $200K for Safety Violations
Feb 9 2017 // A Puyallup, Wash. construction company faces a large fine for numerous repeated safety violations that exposed workers to potential falls and other hazards at a residential construction site in Olympia, according to the...
A Look at Smart Buildings and Construction Risks
Feb 3 2017 // With “smart” building becoming the gold standard in today’s commercial construction world, builders, building owners, workers and insurers are dealing with new technologies and risks. These smart...
