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Miami Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Worker dies when scaffolding collapses in wind, attorneys say. Family wins $23M
The family of an ironworker who fell from scaffolding and died at a Chicago construction site has been awarded $23.5 million in a lawsuit, according to the Illinois law firm representing the family. David O'Donnell and Jeffrey Spyrka, both ironworkers, plummeted from the scaffolding in June 2024 after officials said it came loose amid strong winds at the site of the Cancer Pavilion Project at the University of Chicago Hospital, McClatchy News previously reported. Spyrka fell onto a pile of PVC pipes and survived with injuries, but 27-year-old O'Donnell lost his life, according to GWC Injury Lawyers. The families of O'Donnell and Spyrka filed suit against two companies their attorneys blame for the incident — Adjustable Forms Inc. and Turner Construction Company. 'Preliminary investigations revealed serious deficiencies in the scaffold system, which was designed to withstand winds up to 85 mph but failed under a single 44 mph gust. Structural weaknesses, improper materials, and a lack of adequate connections at a critical corner contributed to the collapse,' the firm said in a June 9 news release. McClatchy News reached out to Adjustable Forms Inc. and Turner Construction Company for comment regarding the settlement, but didn't immediately receive a response. Adjustable Forms told McClatchy News in June 2024 that it was aware of Spyrka's lawsuit and offered its 'sincerest condolences to the loved ones of those affected.' 'Safety is integral to what we do,' the company said. 'Adjustable Concrete is partnering with Turner Construction to support a full investigation into this matter alongside the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We are deeply grateful for the University of Chicago Medical Center doctors and all first responders involved.' O'Donnell was one of four brothers and had a passion for family, baseball and his union, his obituary read. After graduating from high school, 'he followed up on a lifelong promise to his father, and joined him as a technical engineer. They would go on together, along with his Uncle Eamon, to help build some of the tallest skyscrapers you will see in Chicago,' the obituary said. Attorney Lou Cairo said Adjustable Forms Inc. and Turner Construction Company 'just wanted the job done, because time is money, profit over safety,' WLS reported. The settlement 'avoided what was anticipated to be protracted and costly litigation,' according to the release. 'Our team has worked diligently over the past year to achieve a prompt and meaningful resolution for the O'Donnell family. The profound loss they have endured following David's tragic death is truly unimaginable,' Cairo said. 'We sincerely hope that this settlement provides a foundation for healing and allows the family to begin moving forward.' While the suit is concluded for the O'Donnell family, 'litigation is ongoing' for Spyrka and 'nine other ironworkers who suffered injuries during the same incident,' the firm said.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI data center demand poised to boom in 2027. What you should know.
The data center market has seen significant growth in just two years, with its value more than doubling since 2022 to $27.7 billion. Investment banking firm FMI projections suggest it will surpass $41 billion by 2027. Turner Construction Company chairman and CEO Peter Davoren joins Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton to share insights on the data center boom and the future trends he expects for global AI data centers. "Now, what we're seeing is 30% of our backlog of over $32 billion is in the data center market, in the advanced technology market. And, we believe that it's going to go up to about 40% in '26 and '27," Davoren forecasts. Davoren highlights how the demand for data centers is global: "The race for land and power in Europe and Asia is still extremely strong for the hyperscalers and the allocators." Additionally, Davoren discusses Turner's competitive advantage, emphasizing the importance of treating workers with respect: "We feel that this is a differentiator for us, so that their facilities on the project are as good as the facilities we have in our office." Watch the video above to hear Davoren discuss more on Turner Construction Company's pivotal role in the AI data center boom. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
