Illinois Woman Paralyzed in Roadwork-related Crash Receives $60M Settlement

Ill.-based paving contractor elected to settle the case rather than go to trial but the firm still disputes the plaintiff's version of events, calling the unusually large award a 'nuclear' settlement.

New England Legacy Award Winner Robin Greenleaf: Steady Hand During Uncertain Times

Robin Greenleaf, ACEC’s first woman chair, guided the U.S. engineering group during the COVID-19 pandemic while also leading her own firm.

Woman welder’s workplace murder prompts calls for change

The killing of 20-year-old welder Amber Czech in Minnesota has spurred trade groups to advocate for better protections for women and transparency in harassment reporting.

Woman who defrauded two construction firms ordered to repay £80,000

A woman who was jailed for defrauding two construction firms of more than £500,000 has been ordered to repay more than £80,000 of the funds she embezzled. Stephanni Houston, 41, of Ayr, was sentenced to 38 months in prison in November 2023 for stealing £516,000… The post Woman who defrauded two construction firms ordered to repay £80,000 appeared first on Construction News.

Tiny Budget, Big Personality: Her Colorful Dream Home

Meet Elizabeth,  the woman who traded square footage for pure happiness. In just 160 square feet, she’s created something most people can’t achieve in a 3,000-square-foot house: a home that’s 100% her. Nestled in Orlando’s lakeside community, Elizabeth’s tiny house on wheels isn’t just small – it’s smart, soulful, and ... Read more The post Tiny Budget, Big Personality: Her Colorful Dream Home first appeared on Tiny House Blog.