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Construction Unions Focus on Flagship Facilities for Training

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State-of-the-art training centers being built by trade unions are offering higher-education type training and are drawing attendees nationwide. In this week's BNA Labor Report , four union training centers are highlighted as the progressive leaders taking steps to bring more skilled workers into the construction trades.

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House-Passed Apprenticeship Bill Draws Mixed Construction Reactions

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Unions praise bill, contractor groups say it puts training programs not affiliated with unions at a disadvantage.

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White House Hopefuls Make Pitches to Construction Unions

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As the 2020 presidential election draws nearer, many Democratic hopefuls are beginning to seek construction unions’ support.

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Unions Focus on Flagship Facilities for Training

Construction Equipment

State-of-the-art training centers being built by trade unions are offering higher-education type training and are drawing attendees nationwide. In this week's BNA Labor Report , four union training centers are highlighted as the progressive leaders taking steps to bring more skilled workers into the construction trades.

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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. HIGH – Everyone was submitting drawings in 2011. In fact, our commercial construction budget work was back to 2008 levels.

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Sliding-scale proposal for civil damages resulting from construction fatalities, injuries draws ire of trades

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A New York City Council proposal that would mandate a sliding-scale system be used when awarding civil damages for construction-related injuries or fatalities has drawn fire from two prominent unions.

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How to Choose the Best General Contractor to Partner with for your “First” Commercial Construction Project

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One of our current commercial projects at Englewood Construction is a new Farm & Fleet store we’re building in Romeoville, Ill. But from a construction standpoint, there are some key areas where choosing an experienced commercial construction firm can make all the difference in helping a “first” project go as smoothly as possible.