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Unions Call for Better Health Protections

Construction Equipment

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades. At the same time, those small worksites and sometimes unsanitary conditions are “…

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Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Rule for Apprenticeship Programs

ENR Construction

Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

As a construction professional, you work hard. Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. General Interest Construction Associations. Reasons to Join.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks.

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Could National Labor Relations Board Policies Paralyze the U.S. Construction Industry?

Construction Dive

” Such a threat exists because “the pro-union board has abandoned its role as a neutral enforcer and arbiter of labor law,” according to the association, which represents roughly 23,000 merit shop contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and construction-related firms. .”

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. billion over 10 years.

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#94:  Trump, Biden and the Construction Industry

NH Construction Law

Biden pledges to stop the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, and favors implementing California’s “ABC” test on a national level. Although he has tweeted about a “big and bold” $2.0 Trump’s and Biden’s positions on Buy American are also similar.