Aug. 28, 2025
| This week’s labor & safety news and insights for construction leaders
A lack of resources for a large Spanish-speaking workforce raises safety concerns and holds back talented workers. Contractors are beginning to make a change.
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Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to abate the deadly bacteria on jobsites in Harlem.
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The Dotted Line
Temps and subs can help fill vital gaps on construction projects, but they create layers of liability that can be costly if left unaddressed.
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Deep Dive
A large-scale divestment from people initiatives has left HR teams in an uncomfortable spot, one expert said.
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Q&A
Purdue engineering student Shivani Pemaraj, who also holds a black belt in karate, says she has gotten experience in every facet of the industry this summer.
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