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The Straight Talk On Labo(u)r Unions

Constructonomics

But regardless of the spelling, labor (labour) unions in the construction industry are like the pink elephant in the room that nobody dares to speak of. While construction labor unions can act and have acted as the 800 pound gorilla, in the previous reference they are clearly the pink elephant. *. For a few reasons.

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Federal Union Prosecutions Point to Need for Audits

ENR Construction

Building trades officials and employees embezzled millions of dollars in recent years, raiding the bank accounts of their locals to pay for trips to Las Vegas, lavish jewelry, luxury cars, home renovations and even a new puppy, U.S. Labor Dept. records show.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. I was doing some research on construction accounting softwares and came across your entry. STRATEGY |.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

Constructlaw

Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction. Additionally, these new necessary worker protections may inject new life into the power of unions. Will this be the rebirth of union strength in certain parts of the country?

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

Union Station. Enter your print subscription account. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. ENR Texas & Louisiana. This content is available for purchase. It is FREE of charge. for ENR subscribers. Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.s Publication Date: 7/25/2012. Author: Tom Ichniowski. Format: HTML.

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San Diego County Approves Home Building Measure That Will Waive VMT Analysis

Pro Builder

The new rules will authorize the construction of 4,025 new homes in regions with low fire risks and reduced traffic, but those who voted against the measure suggest that future vehicle miles traveled (VMT) should not be taken into account when limiting the number of new home projects.

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Safe Site Check In’s Touch-Free, Paperless Check In and Health Screenings, Offer Post Pandemic Benefits

Construction Junkie

Guests and workers checking into the site are not required to download an app or create an account, and their personal health information is stored only on their device to comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations. The app is available in both English and Spanish, but can also be customized to support other languages, if needed.

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