Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers
Construction Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.
AGC: Construction Employment Rises, Job Levels Reach Near Record Levels
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
Construction employment increased in 231 or 65 percent of 358 metro areas between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.
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Is the Phoenix Housing Bubble About to Pop?
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Is the Phoenix Housing Bubble About to Pop? ldeakins Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:32 After soaring to new heights throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix housing market is slowing to a halt, and that sudden drop-off has some market experts fearful of a 2023 crash For the past several years, the U.S.
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Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential
Business Facilities
JULY 29, 2019
Atlanta , San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings Report. “It Read: Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential at BusinessFacilities.com. Metro Atlanta is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies.
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Suntec Concrete's Jerry Barnier Leans on Team’s Talents
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2023
ENR Southwest’s Legacy Award winner, Jerry Barnier, grew Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete into one of the largest employers in Arizona.
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Penske Opens New Facility In Phoenix
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 24, 2013
Penske has opened a new truck rental, leasing and maintenance facility in Phoenix. Penske Truck Leasing held a grand opening event in Phoenix to introduce a new state-of-the-art facility. ” The post Penske Opens New Facility In Phoenix appeared first on Business Facilities. Southwest Blog-May-2013 Penkse Phoenix'
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Grupo Phoenix Creating 145 Jobs In Virginia With Third Expansion
Business Facilities
APRIL 18, 2017
Phoenix Packaging Operations will invest $48.7 Read Grupo Phoenix Creating 145 Jobs In Virginia With Third Expansion on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. million to expand its Pulaski County, VA manufacturing operations.
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ENR Southwest Legacy Award: Concrete Firm Founder Leans on Team’s Talents
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2023
ENR Southwest’s Legacy Award winner, Jerry Barnier, grew Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete into one of the largest employers in Arizona.
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Arizona, Utah, or Cali: Which Western Market is Best?
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Out of Phoenix, Ariz., When it comes to the economy, John Burns says Phoenix has turned into a “job magnet” and the pandemic could not halt jobs from growing. California experienced some fleeing workers due to telecommuting opportunities, and employment is not robust across all sectors. cbroderick. Mon, 10/12/2020 - 09:52.
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Which Western Market is Best?
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Out of Phoenix, Ariz., When it comes to the economy, John Burns says Phoenix has turned into a “job magnet” and the pandemic could not halt jobs from growing. California experienced some fleeing workers due to telecommuting opportunities, and employment is not robust across all sectors. cbroderick. Mon, 10/12/2020 - 09:52.
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Arizona, Utah, or Cali: Which West Coast Market is Best?
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Out of Phoenix, Ariz., When it comes to the economy, John Burns says Phoenix has turned into a “job magnet.” California experienced some fleeing workers due to telecommuting opportunities, and employment is not robust across all sectors. Phoenix is one of the most generationally diverse housing markets in the country.
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52 GM To Hire 1,000 High Tech Employees In Phoenix Region
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2013
General Motors is hiring 1,000 high-tech employees to staff an Information Technology Innovation Center in this Phoenix suburb, joining Austin, Texas; Roswell, Ga., “To hire the best and the brightest, we need to create employment opportunities that differentiate our company from the competition—location is one such advantage.”
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Amazon Creating 3,500 Jobs In Tech Hubs Across The U.S.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2020
billion in expansions of its Dallas, Detroit, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and San Diego Tech Hubs. The jobs will be created as Amazon invests more than $1.4 Read: Amazon Creating 3,500 Jobs In Tech Hubs Across The U.S. at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Retail Rush: Goodyear, Arizona
Business Facilities
MAY 8, 2019
nestled in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix region, Goodyear, AZ is in the midst of a retail boom that continues to grow. One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., Read: Retail Rush: Goodyear, Arizona at BusinessFacilities.com.
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The Average Homebuyer’s Income Has Increased Considerably in “Pandemic Boomtowns”
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2022
While many of the remote workers brought their higher salaries with them from their previous hometowns, employers in the cities to which they have moved have had to increase wages for their local workers in order to compete with those from out of state. Phoenix, Ariz., Stockton, Calif., Tacoma, Wash. and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Pandemic Slows Single-Family Rent Growth to Decade Low
Pro Builder
JULY 21, 2020
Phoenix is still seeing strong rent growth at 6% year-over-year. Rent demand is based on employment, so cities that have lost more jobs are seeing rents slow the most. Rent demand is based on employment, so cities that have lost more jobs are seeing rents slow the most. Rent growth also varies widely by city. Read More. .
Phoenix Kitchen Remodeling Company, Republic West Remodeling, Begins High-End, Complex Kitchen Remodel Incorporating Numerous Creative Elements
U.S. Construction
MARCH 29, 2012
Phoenix kitchen remodeling company , Republic West Remodeling, announced it has started construction on a multifaceted kitchen remodeling project for a Phoenix custom home. Learn more about Republic West Remodeling’s home remodeling services in Arizona and the Phoenix Metro area by visiting the company’s website.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Indiana Employment is Getting Bigger, Faster
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Since the low point of employment in July 2009, Indiana’s private sector jobs growth (6.6 Phoenix, AZ-based baked goods maker Cafe Valley will create ?400 The post BUSINESS REPORT: Indiana Employment is Getting Bigger, Faster appeared first on Business Facilities. percent) has nearly doubled the nation (3.8
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Ak-Chin Indian Community: Location Spotlight Of The Week
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2016
Now as the area’s largest employer, the Community is taking actions that will result in a balanced and diverse economic future for its less than 900 residing members and as well as for the larger Phoenix region. Find out more about Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Santa Cruz Commerce Center by clicking this link.
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Can Web 2.0 and Social Networks Find You Employment?
Carol Hagen
JULY 29, 2009
Last night I spoke at the NAWIC Greater Phoenix Chapter 98 on “Web 2.0, LinkedIn & Social Networking: How to Get Noticed & Hired off the Net” This is an educational opportunity that I will offer via webinars in the near future.
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Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Now as the area’s largest employer, the Community is taking actions that will result in a balanced and diverse economic future for its less than 900 residing members and as well as for the larger Phoenix region. Find out more about BF ‘s location of the week by clicking this link.
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59 Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ak-Chin Indian Community
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2016
Now as the area’s largest employer, the Community is taking actions that will result in a balanced and diverse economic future for its less than 900 residing members and as well as for the larger Phoenix region. Find out more about BF ‘s location of the week by clicking this link.
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Workers Protest Tesla, ABQ Rapid Transit Plans, Phoenix’ Metrocenter Mall Redevelopment and More
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2016
Southwest Roundup: News items include employment issues at Tesla’s Gigafactory, Albuquerque’s ART Project plans, future plans for Metrocenter Mall and more.
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Ak-Chin Indian Community: Location Spotlight Of The Week
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 9, 2016
Now as the area’s largest employer, the Community is taking actions that will result in a balanced and diverse economic future for its less than 900 residing members and as well as for the larger Phoenix region. Find out more about Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Santa Cruz Commerce Center by clicking this link.
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Banner Health: Building as Partners
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Arizona’s largest employer has had a hand in several high-profile projects, including two currently underway in Phoenix and Tucson.
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Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ak-Chin Indian Community
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Now as the area’s largest employer, the Community is taking actions that will result in a balanced and diverse economic future for its less than 900 residing members and as well as for the larger Phoenix region. Find out more about BF ‘s location of the week by clicking this link.
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Banner Health Arizona Is ENR Southwest 2017 Owner of the Year
ENR Construction
JANUARY 31, 2017
State’s largest employer is building a new medical center in Tucson and a new patient tower in Phoenix.
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Oscar Expands In Arizona
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 3, 2016
After a competitive process, Oscar selected Tempe for its newest location after working with economic development representatives from the Greater Phoenix region, including the Greater Phoenix Economic Council , the city of Tempe and Arizona Commerce Authority. (Courtesy of EverWest Real Estate Partners).
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40 Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Phoenix-Mesa metro boasts a workforce of more than 2.2
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The Construction Office Imperative: Digitize, Go Paperless and Mobile
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Subcontractor pre-qualifications, timecards, and Human Resource employment records to name a few. The Phoenix Construction Peer Exchange on February 24th. While I am co-hosting the Phoenix Construction Peer Exchange, this event is traveling to other cities throughout the United States. ” These are compelling statistics.
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204 Federal Construction Contractors and the OFCCP Audit
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 3, 2010
All personnel and employment records made by the contractor must be preserved for at least two years for larger contractors, contractors with fewer than 150 employees or contracts less than $150,000, records must be kept for at least one year. Phoenix District Office: (602) 514-7074. San Francisco Regional Office: (415) 625-7800.
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Direct Energy To Open New Call Center In Tempe, AZ
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 16, 2013
With the new call center to be located in Tempe, Direct Energy will expand its Phoenix regional base and employ an additional 250 to 300 people, creating new jobs in the Greater Phoenix (GPEC) region. ” Direct Energy will move into the new facility in February. .”
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Good deeds: Great spirit and incredible marketing
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Eva’s Phoenix provides accommodation for Toronto-area homeless youth. Now, most likely you aren’t reading this note as a union business manager and I know some employers personally who have rather strong feelings about the union (and organized labour in general).
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48 My Week’s Dose of Education at Construction Association Meetings
Carol Hagen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
The most interesting item to me was the NLRB is clear in not allowing employers to prohibit employees from talking about raises. After all this information, I’ll see you at the water cooler.
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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. . It plans to add 10 more markets within the next 12 months. .
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We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2022
We also looked at listings across various large metro areas and cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington DC, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Phoenix, London, Dublin, Sydney, and Auckland. . What does it mean to have gendered wording in job listings and why does it matter?
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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2023
Get more details SMACNA Annual Convention 2023 (Phoenix, Arizona) October 15-18, 2023 The trade show at the SMACNA (Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning National Association) Annual Convention will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in 2023.
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#4 Respiratory Protection: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
The regulation obligates employers to: select the correct respirator when needed; provide medical evaluations; require fit testing and proper use; ensure proper care, maintenance and use; provide training and information. Not conducting initial fit testing. Not conducting annual fit testing, Allowing a respirator to be worn with a beard.
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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. 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. PHOENIX IS FASTEST-GROWING CITY. ATLANTA NO.
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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
LCI Lean in Design Forum (Phoenix, AZ). The LCI Lean in Design Forum is back in person in 2022 and will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4–5, 2022. If your employer needs a little convincing, here’s how to build your case for attending any of the above construction events. Get more details. May 4 – 5, 2022.
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52 FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Entered By: Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. (Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2013
But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse— and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit—a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that recently made Motown the largest U.S. city in history to file for bankruptcy.
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The Road to Recovery in Detroit
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 17, 2013
But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse — and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit — a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. In 2008, Chrysler rolled the dice and told the world it would invest $1.8 billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side.
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