contractors
Coverage of contractors in the Nexus archive.
- Amaravati works on schedule, says Narayana; farmers raise village issues
The minister confirmed that Amaravati works are on schedule and provided updates on measures to prevent rain-related disruptions. Farmers raised concerns about village issues.
- Trump’s administration won’t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stating the same contractor will handle repairs after vandalism damaged the pool during renovations. Trump and Burgum claim vandals caused a 350-foot gash in the pool’s liner, though the exact nature of the damage remains disputed.
- NYC Council staffer allegedly assaulted by contractor at controversial battery storage site
A New York City Council staffer was allegedly assaulted twice by contractors at a controversial lithium-ion battery storage site in Queens. Councilman Phil Wong called for an investigation into the incidents at the construction site near 65th Drive in Middle Village.
- Contractors help prevent major damage in school rooftop fire in Davidson during extreme heat
Contractors working on the roof of The Community School of Davidson's commercial building acted before firefighters arrived to prevent major damage during a rooftop fire. The fire was reported to the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue, which confirmed the incident occurred in Davidson, N.C.
- Defense Business Brief: A radar-maker’s answer to the drone boom; the Army’s private capital appetite; One lawmaker’s caution for contractors
A radar-maker is addressing the drone boom with new solutions, the Army is seeking private capital investments, and a lawmaker has expressed caution regarding contractors in defense business.
- Chief Minister calls for speedy execution of Amaravati works
Naidu reviews a ₹50,999-crore project for Amaravati, urging contractors to maintain quality and meet timelines. He also invites reputed firms to partner in constructing the greenfield capital.
- More than 60,000 contractors will lose jobs on TPCL’s entry: Contractors Association
The Contractors Association claims over 60,000 contractors will lose jobs due to TPCL's entry into the market.
- Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will probably be drained for repairs due to an algae bloom and peeling paint following a recent renovation. The decision involves releasing and draining much of the water to address these issues.
- Asbestos found inside Dinwiddie community center during renovations
Contractors discovered asbestos during renovations at a Dinwiddie County community center. The asbestos was found inside the facility on Wednesday.
- ICE says relaxed detention standards 'reduce the burden' on contractors running its lockups
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has relaxed detention standards, allowing contractors to use artificial intelligence tools for detainee communication and continue refusing to pay minimum wage for detainees’ voluntary work.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A report found that mismanagement at a large ICE detention facility in Texas resulted in unsafe conditions and millions of tax dollars being wasted on contractors. The facility's operations were criticized for both financial inefficiency and risks to detainees.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A report found that mismanagement at the largest ICE detention facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions and millions of tax dollars being wasted on contractors.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A new report claims mismanagement at a large ICE detention facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions for detainees and the waste of millions of tax dollars on contractors.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A report found that mismanagement at a large ICE detention facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions and millions of tax dollars being wasted on contractors.
- Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A report found that mismanagement at the largest ICE detention facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions contributing to detainees' deaths and suffering, while millions in tax dollars were wasted on contractors.
- ‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
Meta contractors at the company’s European headquarters are protesting layoffs, claiming they receive less generous severance packages compared to full-time employees. The contractors argue they are being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time staff.
- More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis
Hong Kong authorities evicted more residents from Yik Yuen Tsuen in Tuen Mun’s Lam Tei to advance the Northern Metropolis project. One family claimed they received eviction notice only a month prior, as police, Lands Department staff, security guards, and contractors enforced the displacement.
- Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund aims to modernize rural healthcare, but community clinics and advocates are concerned that contractors administering the money will significantly reduce the amount reaching patients.
- How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars
American taxpayers worked 50 days in 2025 to fund military operations, with contractors receiving twice as much tax money as U.S. troops. The article highlights disparities in how public funds are allocated to war efforts under Trump's administration.
- Protesting pensioners rally in defence of threatened hedge at nine-acre retirement park - and see off contractors hired to tear it down
Pensioners protested to protect a threatened hedge at a nine-acre retirement park, successfully preventing contractors from removing it. Their rally led to the contractors being turned away, preserving the hedge.