Articles by Steve Barnes







OSHA fines Alta Construction for trench violations

ConDig (02-Nov-17).  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has hit Alta Construction Inc. with a fine of $106,000 for two serious violations after failing to follow safe trenching practices on a construction project in…


Skanska-led JV in $93M Ohio schools deal

ConDig (01-Nov-17). A joint venture led by developer and contractor Skanska has landed a $93 million contract to build two schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the construction deal with the Winton Woods City School District…


KBR returns to the black in Q3 on improved margins

ConDig (31-Oct-17).  KBR Inc returned to profit in the third quarter of this year amid improved margins in certain divisions that offset a slight dip in revenue. The Houston-based engineering and construction company posted net…