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Ford outlines union hiring plan for $740M Detroit construction

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The automobile giant's officials expressed concern that the company might not be able to meet Detroit's 51% local-hire requirement given the labor shortage.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction.

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Court's Final Decision is Probably Not the Last Word

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The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it had reached no decision on mandatory union fees being required of nonunion public sector workers, meaning that the judgment of the court below was affirmed. The 40-year old Supreme Court precedent ( Abood v.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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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. 2022 is no exception.

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Construction Issues in Limbo as Nation Awaits Election Results

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The measure has strong union support. ” For example, it would end the prohibition on secondary boycotts, and allow rapid unionization elections, Christianson says. .” ” For example, it would end the prohibition on secondary boycotts, and allow rapid unionization elections, Christianson says. Ballot Measures.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.