TSMC reaches deal with Arizona union on $40B chip factory project
Construction Dive
JANUARY 18, 2024
The semiconductor giant’s plan to import workers from Taiwan sparked strong opposition from the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council.
Pay deal for nuclear builders heads-off strike threat
Construction Enquirer
JULY 9, 2023
A pay deal on behalf of 1,000 construction workers employed on EDF’s power station sites has headed-off planned strike action. This deal is further evidence that Unite’s complete focus on jobs, pay and conditions is paying dividends for its members regardless of the sector they operate in.”
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Labor Law Compliance for Non-Union Workers
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
Most employers think of the NLRA as the federal law that governs how employers recognize and deal with unions, and with more than 93 percent of the private sector not represented by unions, many construction employers believe this law may not apply to their workforces. Others simply are unfamiliar with this law.'
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Chicago’s Union Station Tower Uses First 80-ksi Steel Sections in the US
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2020
MKA specifies new ArcelorMittal steel products to create larger upper-level spaces in the 51-story tower and deal with site issues near Chicago Union Station.
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Related, NYC union coalition strike deal
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2019
The "historic. win-win" agreement ends a period of contentious legal action between the developer of the $25 billion Hudson Yards project and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York.
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900,000 German Workers Reach Deal With Construction Employers, Avoid Nationwide Strike
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers
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Deal or no deal: PLAs in the construction industry
Construction Dive
APRIL 25, 2019
The project labor agreement fight has reached the federal level as unions and private associations plead the case for and against.
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320 S. Canal, Chicago's Union Station Tower, Uses First 80-ksi Steel Sections in the US
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 2, 2020
MKA specifies new ArcelorMittal steel products to create larger upper-level spaces in the 51-story tower and deal with site issues near Chicago Union Station.
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Carpenters union, Related strike deal for Hudson Yards
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The developer of the $25 billion project in Manhattan said the agreement secures millions of man-hours for the New York City District Council of Carpenters, at rates that are up to 10.5% lower than the prevailing wage rate.
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Update: Seattle Concrete Drivers Approve New Labor Deal
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
A full week after union drivers at CalPortland walked off the job and other Local 174 Teamsters in the sand and gravel industry prepared to do the same, all are now back to work after a deal was reached between the union and the five companies involved in bargaining.
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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 29, 2023
Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%.
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Update: Concrete Drivers Approve New Labor Deal
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
A full week after union drivers at CalPortland walked off the job and other Local 174 Teamsters in the sand and gravel industry prepared to do the same, all are now back to work after a deal was reached between the union and the five companies involved in bargaining. Above: Local 174 celebrates new contract
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As Nationwide Strike Loomed, 900,000 German Workers Settle With Construction Employers
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers
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Details emerge of prevailing wage deal between union, NYC on housing projects
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
This revelation echoes a proposal currently on the table that would require prevailing wages on many city construction projects receiving financial assistance from a local agency.
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Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility. Tyson’s Union City complex supplies chicken for a national foodservice customer. T yson Foods, Inc.
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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024
Construction Enquirer
JULY 5, 2023
Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.
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NLRB reconsiders construction collective bargaining rules
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board may change unions' requirements to prove that a pre-hire deal with a contractor has transformed into a full relationship.
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Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast''s gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia''s skyline. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Plains U.S.
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Bisnow Panels Suggests Education, Taxes, and Construction Costs Will Dictate The Future Of Center City Philly
Constructonomics
MARCH 18, 2014
I kept thinking throughout this presentation that the topic of construction costs and how to deal with them was not being specifically addressed. It is also no secret that Post Brother’s have been using an integrated work force of union and non-union labor on projects in Center City.
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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 15, 2018
Wage and union payroll agreements. When you’re dealing with compliance, you need to have easy access to information and make data visible throughout your organization. Common regulations in the construction industry include: Contractual agreements between owners, contractors and subcontractors. Building codes. Lien requirements.
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Cement Makers LaFarge and Holcim Push Global Mega Merger, But Unions Protest
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Workers in 22 countries fear job losses and lack of employee protections as assets are sold to meet antitrust issues in the deal. Business Management'
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10 Signs Your Home May Have a Major Plumbing Problem
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 28, 2022
With that said, here’s our list of the top 10 signs your home may have a plumbing problem and how to deal with it before a minor issue becomes a major plumbing emergency. Ultimately, the best way to determine if you’re dealing with a simple clog, scale buildup or a major plumbing issue is to determine if the problem is isolated.
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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 8, 2022
The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry.
Evolution can disrupt more than revolution
Construction Law
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The new regime is to come into effect in October next year and construction procurement professionals will be spending a great deal of time between now and then getting ready for the implementation.
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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Continued Uncertainty It’s hard to tell how much longer we’ll be dealing with the effects of the pandemic and many contractors are unsure when they’ll be able to return to 2019 levels. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type.
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Using TaBRA For Culture Change
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
If you want a change in attitude, you need to assure that your safety policies and procedures facilitate workers, management and union personnel dealing with real world issues to achieve both acceptable risk and compliance with OSHA. If you don’t get to the worker’s heart and mind, you will keep fighting the same battles over and over.
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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2019
14B ‘Green New Deal’ for NYC Has Opportunities, Drawbacks for Contractors. A $14 billion ‘Green New Deal’ proposed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio aims to reduce greenhouse emissions up to 30 percent by 2030. Those contractors late to the game with technology adoption might find themselves struggling to stay competitive.
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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2013
A showdown between the United Auto Workers and Volkswagen at VW’s $1-billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, TN could have profound implications for the future of the union, the plant and labor relations in the U.S. to offer a compromise to the autoworkers union. The deal can be summed up in one word: “mitbestimmung.”
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Planet of the Humans
Natural Building
APRIL 26, 2020
When I first heard that this movie was being put forward I recoiled at the idea that anyone would try to undermine the integrity of renewable energy, given how critical it is to dealing with climate change and diminishing global resources. But I felt I should at least watch it to find out with what logic and motive they might be coming from.
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K.W.Timmins & Sons Ltd’s new Cat 312E puts the great into Great Britain
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Long term Cat user Will said "After looking at a few second hand machines, which seemed over priced, we spoke to Jed, who gave us a great deal on a new 312E. He had told us about a union jack machine, which after seeing pictures of, my father wasn’t too keen.
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European Data Privacy Law Applicable to Green Buildings
Green Building Law Update
MAY 6, 2018
With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings.
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Lynch Plant invests in stage IIIB
Digger Blog
MAY 14, 2013
The Cat D6Ns, Cat 320Es and Cat 308Es are all equipped with engines certified as meeting European Union Stage IIIB emission standards. Lynch Plant Hire, invested in the new Cat machines (through Finning) to bolster its plant hire fleet with a more environmentally friendly range of machines.
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Covid procurement highlights need for reform
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Much, if not all, of 2021 will be spent dealing with the fall out of the Covid-19 pandemic, and hopefully learning from the way the UK mobilised its central government procurement systems to combat it. There is much to learn.
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OneTrust Creating 500 Jobs In Atlanta
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Nathan Deal. OneTrust is used by more than 1,500 organizations globally to comply with data privacy regulations across sectors and jurisdictions, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the renowned and transformative new governance coming out of the European Union.
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Digital Builder Ep 63: Upskilling, Vision, and Relationships: Three Secrets to Technology Infusion
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Alli explains, "Construction companies are building relationships with not just high schools or colleges, but middle schools, elementary schools, trade unions, and local craft houses. It's those challenges with capacity that cause safety incidents in the job site."
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Where it all began: The U.S. Postal Service’s Design-Build partnership with The Korte Company
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Founder Ralph Korte laid down the gauntlet shortly after we completed a renovation of the renowned Union Station in St. Louis wanted in, and they were willing to sell themselves perilously short just to seal a deal. Since our founding in 1958, we’d solidified our reputation as a premier builder in Southern Illinois. But the St.
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Who is Michael Gove’s wife Sarah Vine?
Construction Test
MAY 20, 2020
Michael Gove and Sarah Vine pictured after voting Leave in the European Union referendum in Kensington Credit: Getty Images – Getty. Another key role of the job is overseeing devolution consequences of EU exit and overseeing constitutional affairs and maintaining the integrity of the Union. Who is columnist Sarah Vine?
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‘Fit and healthy’ postman, 45, text partner ‘I love you, this is f ing crazy’ minutes before dying of coronavirus
Construction Test
MAY 14, 2020
The Communication Workers Union confirmed the deaths today on their website but have not released ages of the victims. “We are sure we speak on behalf of the whole of the union in sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of both of our colleagues who passed away.
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April 2014 newsletter
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2014
Analyze information and review options to deal with problems/issues. OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. Review processes.
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A History of Lime Use in Santa Fe
Natural Building
APRIL 10, 2020
The first evidence that I know of is out at Fort Union, which was established in the 1850s. Contractors like Mac Watson and Edward Crocker who have done a great deal of work on historic buildings in Santa Fe do employ lime in repair work. “The Spanish knew about it when they arrived in New Mexico, but it was already in place in Mexico.
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Gearing Up for the New Year!
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 26, 2012
Rick Snyder (R) for signing into law legislation (Public Acts 348 and 349) that will allow workers in the state to decide whether or not to join a union. ” The new laws could encounter legal challenges, and eventually there may be a ballot proposal to repeal the laws.
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Are you associated with the global AEC industry in any way? Don’t want to bite the hand that feeds you but want to take part in the action that will make the AEC of the future a better place to be? Now is your chance!
DebunkTheBIM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013
I do not intend to start a revolution, rather we have set up a business that will show this industry that a service that gives ‘the right knowledge and transparency’ for those that want to get it, can turn the clock back and return the confidence for the public to expect to deal with an honest industry.
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