The Impact of Construction Site Theft & Best Practices for Prevention

Construction site theft grips jobsites across the country. A recent incident resulted in $50K worth of theft. Another ended in a high-speed police chase. Meeting project timelines is challenging enough without these unexpected obstacles.  Site theft is not only a significant financial burden. It also impacts progress and morale across the jobsite. A team could feel productive […]

Ethiopia Inaugurates $5B Renaissance Dam, Africa’s Largest Hydropower Project

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Sept. 9,  marking completion of a 14-year, $5-billion roller-compacted concrete gravity dam project on the Nile River that now ranks as Africa’s largest hydroelectric facility and a source of national pride—and regional tension. In remarks carried by state media, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the event as […]

Spawglass and Sub Seek Immunity From Deadly Texas Crash Lawsuit

An important lawsuit involving general contractor Spawglass, a subcontractor and a fatal 2019 Texas traffic accident was debated before an appeals panel of Texas Supreme Court judges today in Austin. At stake is the immunity from lawsuits granted by state law to contractors who work on Texas Dept. of Transportation projects and whether the law […]