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Non-union labor gaining ground in New York City

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Non-union labor is a growing force in New York City’s construction industry , according to an industry trade group official. Lou Coletti, president of the Building Trade Employers' Association (BTEA), says that 95% of its construction managers and general contractors are open-shop.

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Contractor Group Sues NYC Over New Crane Safety Regulations

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. . Members of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), an industry group representing 27 trade union contractor associations in New York City, filed an Article 78 petition Tuesday against the Department of Buildings in New York City and Commissioner Richard D.

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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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NYC Rapid Repair Program Seeks Contractors

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If you are looking for work, ENR posted today that the Building Trades Employers Association of New York City has set-up a website for registering for work in rebuilding homes. I couldn’t tell for sure, but I think this program was open to both union and open shop contractors.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Georgia is Attracting Businesses in Droves

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That’s why Atlanta is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any metro area in the nation except New York City and Houston. At SelectGeorgia.com, Georgia Power’s property search database contains available buildings and sites in the state, as well as extensive information on all of Georgia’s 159 counties and 535 cities.

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Managing from the Mother Ship: How a National Commercial Contractor Operates

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That includes knowing the landscape of local unions, as well as other market-specific considerations. For example, some national contractors won’t touch a job in New York City – it’s a challenging location for receiving materials, lining up subs and more. Knowing the Local Terrain.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS.

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