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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

This Act requires that every employer provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. Examples include the use of forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes, as well as lockout, confined-space and electrical safe work practices.

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Mercedes Investing $1B To Launch Electric Vehicle Production In Alabama

Business Facilities

Mercedes-Benz plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its Alabama operation, where it will set up electric vehicle production and build a battery plant in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz has announced a $1 billion expansion plan in Alabama that includes the launch of electric vehicle production. Photo: MadeInAlabama.com).

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Vancouver Leaving LEED for Zero Emission Building Mandate, But.

Green Building Law Update

On July 13, 2016, the Vancouver City Council approved a Zero Emissions Building Plan that is among the most aggressive by any government with the stated purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike most places in the world, Vancouver’s electricity is already close to 100% renewable!

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. Employment, Unemployment, and Openings, Hires, and Separations. . . Employment, 2015.

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Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. an independent regional electric transmission organization, is expanding its headquarters in Carmel, IN, creating up to 84 new high-wage jobs by 2020. Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs.

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The Transforming Construction Technology Ecosystem, Innovative Viewpoint Clients Among Key Highlights of Day 3 of Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

First, here’s a look at all three award winners: Guarantee Electrical Company Director of IT Dennis Heinle (center) accepts his award from Viewpoint’s Chief Products Officer Matt Harris (left) and Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis (right). Stansell Electric Company, Inc. Spectrum really allows us to work smarter.”.

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Breaking News: General Electric Moving HQ To Boston

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Breaking News: General Electric Moving HQ To Boston originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. New York, Rhode Island, Georgia, and at least eight other states were vying for the project, but in the end General Electric Co. Breaking News: General Electric Moving HQ To Boston. GE headquarters in Fairfield, CT.

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