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Railway projects valued at €250m are set to be suspended
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Reports indicate that contractors have purportedly misappropriated EU funds and engaged in money laundering
Technology building blocks for mitigating risk and impact in construction litigation
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The construction and engineering fields are constantly evolving in response to new technological developments. While these changes bring innovation, efficiency and opportunity, they also introduce risk
Contractor guilty of fraud and money laundering on $15m contract
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The founder of a construction contractor based in Charleston, South Caroline, faces years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and money laundering on a $15 million contract.
Widening US marijuana legalisation creates challenge for construction companies
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The widening legalisation of cannabis in the United States is creating a headache for construction contractors when it comes to hiring scarce new workers and testing their wider workforce.
Demolition company director disqualified for seven years
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Fourth disqualification following UK markets watchdog’s investigation
Scottish hirers tackle equipment and fuel theft
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Theft estimated to cause €920 million losses yearly
Contractors win additional $34.9 million in Panama Canal expansion dispute
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A group of contractors who worked in a consortium to expand the Panama Canal have won $34.9 million at a tribunal following a dispute of the project.
NFDC: ‘We do not condone collusion’
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UK demolition contractors federation responds to bid rigging fines issued to 10 companies
Keltbray to appeal ‘excessive’ bid rigging fine
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CEO says penalty does not reflect ‘actual level of culpability’
Demolition contractors fined almost £60 million for bid rigging
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Three directors also disqualified after UK Competition and Markets Authority investigation
Cause identified in Hong Kong tower crane collapse
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Contractor among 67 prosecutions for tower crane collapse attributed to foundation failure
How construction can avoid allegations of ‘greenwashing’
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Bureau Veritas pubishes guide to assessing green claims
New OSHA enforcement is coming, says NDA
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Health and safety guidance aims to deter non-compliant employers
Saudi Binladin Group fined for 2015 crawler crane collapse
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Saudi contractor ordered to pay a fine of more than $5 million and seven people are fined and jailed
Adjudication in construction: a review of the dispute resolution mechanism
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Could the adjudication process change in the future? 
NDA: ‘We’re ready to help create new demolition jobs’
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Association’s 2023 National Policy Agenda calls for ‘sensible legislation and regulation’
Hitachi welcomes AI technology update to Europe’s Machinery Directive
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New safety rules will regulate connectivity, autonomy, and data dependency
EU to investigate construction’s late payment issues
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The European Commission has launched a new consultation aimed at tackling late payment in business
Man jailed over €1.1m highways fraud
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Ex UK council worker pocketed funds that should have been returned to road builders
NDA calls for rethink on Independent Contractor Rule
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Demolition association says proposed changes add complexity and cost
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