Articles by Steve Barnes

Wisconsin roofing contractor fined by OSHA 

ConDig (27-Nov-23).  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Wisconsin roofing contractor $180,469 for failing to protect employees and subcontractors from deadly fall hazards. The agency said inspectors observed employees from Suamico-based…


Skanska lands $98M hospital upgrade deal

ConDig (13-Nov–23) Swedish developer and contractor Skanska has inked a $98 million deal to revamp a hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Under the deal with Bon Secours Mercy Health, the company will carry out renovations to…






OSHA settles case with New Jersey building contractor

ConDig (10-Oct-23).  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has struck a settlement agreement with a New Jersey building contractor who allowed its subcontractors’ employees to work in close proximity to high-voltage power lines on…



Tutor Perini lands $47M deal for Everglades vistor center

ConDig (20-Sep-23).  A subsidiary of civil, building and specialty construction company Tutor Perini secured a $47 million fixed-price contract for a visitor center at the Everglades National Park in Florida. Under the deal with the National…


OSHA fines Missouri roofing contractor after fatal fall

ConDig (13-Sept-23).  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Missouri roofing contractor $205,369 after an employee fell to his death. OSHA cited Troyer Roofing & Coatings for one willful violation, three serious…