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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

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Construction compensation increased 0.8% Employment, 2015. This section also contains information on the average cost of benefits paid by employers, as well as recent rates of change in wages and total compensation. Wages, 2015. Employer Compensation Costs. . . Total compensation. in Q1) and 2.5%

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. Since sweetening its compensation, Turning Leaf advertised for a senior project manager and got eight qualified candidates. . Photo: Monkey Business / stock.adobe.com In 2015, the Colorado Springs (Colo.) And on Aug.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. In October 2015, the Texas Workforce Commission announced the award of a $1.7 Terry McAuliffe (left) congratulates Eldor Corp.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Fabrication of outdoor products and sporting goods from composites also is an emerging growth sector in the state.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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In 2015, San Marcos snared the largest job-creating project in the history of the city and surrounding Hays County—Amazon’s new fulfillment center, which is bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region at the site. In August 2015, Novo Nordisk executives joined NC Gov. AMAZON: BIG WIN FOR SAN MARCOS. SOLARCITY POWERS JOBS IN UTAH.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Automation Credit: Allowed only for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 through 2017 tax years, it is an income tax credit for purchasing machinery and equipment for the purposes of automating a manufacturing process in ND. Total credits are limited to $2 million in any per calendar year for 2013-2015 and $500,000 per calendar year for 2016 and 2017.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For an eligible wind turbine on which construction is completed before January 1, 2015, the taxable value is calculated at 3% of assessed value instead of at 10% which applies to other centrally assessed property. of assessed value if: construction of the wind turbine is completed after June 30, 2006, and before January 1, 2015, or.