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US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
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New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Jury concludes that Caterpillar owes $100m to importer amid US lawsuit
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A jury in the US has concluded that Caterpillar must pay $100 million to an importer, following a legal dispute between the two companies.
How Turkey is rebuilding a year on from devastating earthquake
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What challenges face Turkey’s construction industry a year after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake?
House passes NDA-backed workforce bill
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Overhaul of workforce development system moves to the Senate
The struggle to agree UK parliament’s £22bn refurbishment plans
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What has happened to plans to refurbish the historic Palace of Westminster?
Securing your business in uncertain times
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All eyes are on the legal horizon. SC&RA’s Joel Dandrea discusses.
Vinci’s request for €1.6bn in damages over cancelled airport job rejected
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French construction giant Vinci has seen its €1.6 billion (US$1.7 billion) request for damages after the cancellation of an airport project rejected by a French court.
10 new cities under construction around the world
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Can building new cities around the world help lift tens of millions of people out of poverty?
When do you insert an international arbitration clause into a construction contract?
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When is it sensible to insert an international arbitration clause into a construction contract and what are the advantages of doing so? 
Another US builders’ association sues Biden over PLAs
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This trade organisation is suing the Biden administration
What is adjudication and how can it be used to resolve construction disputes?
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What is the role of adjudication in construction disputes and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Proposal to build US’ tallest skyscraper gets billions in funding
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See where America is planning its next biggest high-rise
Law and contract: Sampling and extrapolation
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Pinsent Masons examines cases of energy and infrastructure disputes
Thousands of construction workers ‘falsely’ certified by safety school
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DA’s office alleges a company gave safety certificates without training, leading to the death of one worker
Judge: decision to halt demolition of flagship M&S store was “unlawful”
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High Court rules in favour of Marks & Spencer, saying Michael Gove “thoroughly confused” on embodied carbon
Specific ‘Buy America’ regulations waived for broadband construction
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Federal act made to encourage use of US-made materials gets update
Caterpillar to pay Wirtgen $12.9m in damages after patent battle
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Deere & Co subsidiary Wirtgen has won around US$12.9 million in damages from Caterpillar after a legal dispute over patent rights in road-building technology
EU vote backs heavy transport reforms
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European Parliament voted to back proposed transport rule revisions and harmonisation, including SERT
How ‘ghost’ subcontractors are defrauding US insurers
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What are ‘ghost’ subcontractors and how are they defrauding insurance companies?
What transport challenges can be expected for 2024?
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Mike Chalmers offers insight on how to avoid them
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