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Idaho construction worker killed in nail gun accident

The Seattle Times reports that Damon Huhtala, 26, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho was killed in a construction accident. Huhtala was found by co-workers at a Gozzer . . . more

Will the Construction Safety Act Cost Illinois Consumers, Employers and Job Seekers?

By Sandy Smith Some contractors in Illinois are concerned about an amendment to House Bill 2094 that would create the Construction Safety Act, essentially . . . more

Changes called for in new Wicks Law

ALBANY - Changes in public-bidding laws due to take effect July 1 sold as saving taxpayers money actually will cost them more, and also will prevent most . . . more

Construction Foreman Sues for Whistleblower Retaliation

Lawsuit alleges that Monmouth County employer George Harms Construction Co. fired foreman Michael Dodd in retaliation for his reporting unsafe working . . . more

Three cranes found unsafe, shut down

State cites electrical, structural issues By ANDREA JAMES The state has shut down three construction tower cranes -- two in Seattle and one in Renton . . . more

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