NABTU: Union, wage protections must underlie $1T infrastructure plan
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2019
Union leaders and lawmakers at a conference this week called for prevailing wages, project labor agreements and other standards to be included.
Let there be light: Union Station Great Hall
BD+C
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Originally completed in 1925, Chicago’s Union Station was designated a landmark in 2002 and listed by AIA Illinois as one of the 200 Illinois Great Places.
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Spat between union and Connecticut DOT drags FIGG into another bridge controversy
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2020
A bill calls for state DOT engineers rather than consultants like FIGG to inspect infrastructure projects while a union in support of it questions the FIU bridge designer's role in the Arrigoni Bridge project as an example.
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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 8, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.
Michigan association's impasse with union equipment operators stalls hundreds of jobsites
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's lockout of approximately 2,000 union operating engineers due to failed negotiations has some contractors hiring nonunion and out-of-state operators to keep projects going.
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Germany Pushes Construction of $69M LNG Import Terminal, Its First
ENR Construction
JULY 11, 2022
The country now most affected by Russian gas cutoffs also is the only European Union member with no import and regasification infrastructure.
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Union Calls For Fracking Freeze
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 2, 2013
Unifor, Canada’s largest energy union, is calling for a Canada-wide moratorium on all new oil and gas fracking. The safety risks are also a major concern for our union,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. Unconventional gas fracking has the potential to have catastrophic effects on our environment and economy.
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Rebuilding America’s Water Infrastructure With P3s
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 8, 2016
Michael Langford, president of the Utility Workers Union of America and Susan N. Story, president of American Water, say public-private partnerships should be included as funding solutions in upcoming water legislation, citing great opportunities for investment in jobs creation and sustainable infrastructure.
Biden Pledges a Burst of 2022 Project Starts Using IIJA Funds
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2022
In his first State of the Union speech, Biden predicts an "Infrastructure Decade.".
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The Korte Company Completes facility for Union Pacific
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 28, 2015
The Korte Company completed a 12,136-square-foot maintenance facility in Las Vegas for Union Pacific, one of America's most recognized companies. The UP Railroad connects 23 states in the western portion of the country by rail, providing a critical link in supporting our nation's infrastructure.
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TQL Plans to Expand Southwest Ohio Headquarters Campus
Business Facilities
MARCH 7, 2022
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) will invest $18 million and create 1,000 new jobs as it expands its headquarters campus in Union Township, OH.
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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 29, 2019
Q3: What percentage of the construction labor force are union workers? Q5: By 2025, what is the projected amount that will be spent on buildings, infrastructure and installations. The BLS states that 14% of the construction labor force were union workers in 2017. Q4: Why are construction companies using data and analytics ?
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Dangers Lurk in Union of Construction, Emerging Technology
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 5, 2018
As the current pipeline of infrastructure projects becomes larger and ever more complex, contractors are making increasingly risky bets that projects will be delivered on time and on budget. In the last year alone, we've witnessed two global contractors either file for creditor protection or go into liquidation.
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API and NABTU Announce Pipeline Construction Safety Training Program
Construction Equipment
APRIL 20, 2018
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) have announced the establishment of the Pipeline Construction Safety Training Program.
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Union Pacific Plans $3.1 Billion Spend On Rail Infrastructure
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2017
Texas And California Will Get The Bulk Of Upgrades, Mostly Designed To Increase Safety And Minimize Delays.
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Don't Rob State Transport Capital Funds to Fix Transit Ops
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
NJ Transit needs big investment now, but not at the expense of infrastructure upgrades, says a union executive.
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PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union. Transportation Infrastructure. In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union.
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Labor Development Impacting Developers, Contractors, and Landowners
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JUNE 4, 2019
It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. Takeaways: The NLRB’s regional offices that are responsible for investigating unfair labor practice charges filed against unions take their direction from the GC.
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Reports Target Costs of Montreal Bridge and Other Canada P3s
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2018
Canada has prided itself on innovative use of public-private partnerships to build major infrastructure projects. But critics, including public employee unions, argue in new analyses that P3s cost taxpayers more than government procurement methods.
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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 25, 2012
Search our site: Infrastructure. Union Station. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability.
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Really Big Plans
Business Facilities
APRIL 15, 2015
billion mega-development over Washington''s Union Station will complete the vision of its original architect. Mid Atlantic Union Station' Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Really Big Plans appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
Labor Development Impacting Developers, Contractors, and Landowners
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JUNE 4, 2019
It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. Takeaways: The NLRB’s regional offices that are responsible for investigating unfair labor practice charges filed against unions take their direction from the GC.
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Addition by subtraction: The value of open space on higher education campuses
BD+C
JUNE 26, 2023
Four significant building structures were demolished to create space for the Student Union which became the centerpiece of a broader project called SAILS, which stands for Student Union, Astronomy, Infrastructure, Landscape, and Security.
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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 15, 2013
Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities is taking it upon himself to improve the infrastructure of New York City’s airports. In fact, it’s predicted that the New York metropolitan region could well face $79 billion in economic losses by 2025 if we don’t do something about the declining state of our airport infrastructure.
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Should the Government Buy At-Risk Coastal Homes?
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2021
By 2045, more than 300,000 homes worth $115 billion collectively will be at risk of chronic flooding, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Along the coasts, some communities are investing millions in infrastructure like sea walls to try to hold the water back. Yet property values remain unchanged. Read More.
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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We Read More. .
New Coalition Backs More Federal, Private Infrastructure Dollars
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Chamber, building trade unions, manufacturers' association. Group includes U.S.
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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending. Right now, only 4% of construction laborers in the United States are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We Read More. .
Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. We've heard of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete. read more. . How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure. We've heard of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete. read more. . How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.
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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. Now, buoyed by a brisk recovery in the U.S.
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COVID-19 and Border Crossings: Considerations and Best Practices for Global Constructors and Suppliers Crossing US, Canadian, and European Borders
Constructlaw
MARCH 9, 2021
This article addresses some of the travel restrictions in place in the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union (EU); exceptions to those requirements; and some best practices when navigating across borders. European Union. International Border Crossing Restrictions and Essential Worker Exemptions. or another country.
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Mastering theme park construction coordination
The Korte Company
MAY 9, 2018
The behind-the-scenes infrastructure? Planned renovations of existing areas of a park, including non-attraction infrastructure like utilities and patron pathways in addition to the elimination or substitution of aging attractions. What makes a good theme park? Is it the attractions? Its layout? But dig a bit deeper and it’s far more.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Georgia is Attracting Businesses in Droves
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Infrastructure. Industry reports, as well as information about wage rates, incentives, unionization, taxes, transportation and quality of life can be found on the organization’s website. By Shana Daley. From the September/October 2012 issue. Affordable. Pro-Business.
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Smart Grid Program Supported More Than 3,000 Jobs In Second Quarter
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
The increase can be attributed to the continued ramp-up in infrastructure and smart meter investments. ” Based in Union, IL, Intren is one of a growing number of minority and women-owned enterprises (MWBE) participating in the grid modernization program.
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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. The Crossrail infrastructure project in London, for example, will only use machines that are compliant with EU emissions regulations, and this is now something that we have the opportunity to get involved in.”
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Authoritative Source on BIM – Mission: Improve all aspects of the facility and infrastructure lifecycle by promoting collaboration, technology, integrated practices, and open standards
Building Information Management
MARCH 26, 2012
Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Insurers, Unions, Manufacturers, Legal, Housing, Vendors, Owners, Consumers, State & Federal Government, Codes & Standards, and Testing. –Bridge between Private and Public Construction. Non-governmental – Unique 501c3 Organization. Unique in that it represents all disciplines in industry.
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OneTrust Creating 500 Jobs In Atlanta
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
This announcement is a testament to the strength of our technology infrastructure and will further strengthen Georgia’s reputation among technology companies in the global marketplace.”. OneTrust’s growth in Atlanta will strengthen our technology and cybersecurity sectors and will add to our vibrant knowledge-based economy.”.
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47 The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2012
Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.
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TM Track Machines Opens Railcar Repair And Tamper Manufacturing Facility In Kansas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 17, 2014
We believe that TM Track Machines will quickly establish itself as a significant player in the railroad tamper industry nationally, and the strategic location of Parsons on the Union Pacific Railroad system will serve as a catalyst for the expansion and growth of our company in the years ahead.”. “TM
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BUSINESS REPORT: California Is Preparing For The Future
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2012
One of the many infrastructure improvements funded by this legislation includes a two mile light rail connection that will be built in Southern California to link existing Metro transit and provide a one-seat ride to Union Station.
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Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
Business Facilities
JUNE 5, 2015
The green pilot program will assist the community in creating sustainable practices including energy efficient measures for local businesses and green infrastructure in many projects across the city. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. Available infrastructure and utilities. Exceptional access, infrastructure and walkable amenities. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot In 2016, U.S.
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