Zachary Phillips

The Maryland Transportation Authority informed the firm Tuesday that it would not be retained for the next phase of the project’s construction, which has seen its cost balloon.

Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million highway and bridge projects and California’s proposed water tunnel took a step forward.

This year’s theme focuses on recognizing, responding and respecting, which applies not only to serious hazards on the jobsite but to the tradespeople performing the work.

Workers find hazard planning and identification vary from jobsite to jobsite. Construction Safety Week leaders are looking to adopt the same vocabulary.

The industry has seen the number of layoffs remain steady as hiring slows, indicating contractors are in a holding pattern due to soft demand.

Shandon Harbour likens suicide prevention to performing chest compressions, as both involve identifying a problem and offering help until a professional can get involved.

Construction leaders suggest teaming with craft personnel, focusing on acknowledging successes and getting creative to make safety info stick.

The partnership seeks to capitalize on the growth in the power construction market, while maintaining safety and quality standards for nuclear jobs.

A Gilbane-Turner JV paid $490 million to minority- and women-owned business enterprises, surpassing the projects’ goals, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

The team will partner to expand concourses, upgrade spaces and improve accessibility at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp.”