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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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More than 90% of New York City schools have code violations

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More than 90% of New York City schools have at least one outstanding building code violation. At the least, these violations are a distraction and a source of discomfort,” said a school cleaners’ union official. Nearly 60 schools had more than two dozen violations.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

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About unions…. Tamara Rivera, a former carpenter with 24 years of experience and now a council representative for the New York City Council of Carpenters, says that unions have an effect on the types of jobs women are offered: “Women experience construction very differently on the non-union versus the union side.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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In fact, after helping American Girl relocate their flagship stores in Chicago and New York City, we just completed our third relocation project in Los Angeles. Bringing the general contractor in as early as possible and negotiating with them to manage these challenges for you will ensure a smooth and successful project.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

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Green rooftops on skyscrapers, like this one in downtown Chicago, may soon be required in New York City. 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.

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

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The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. Here’s what we think are the most important things it takes to manage national projects from the mother ship (in this case, our office in Lemont, Ill.):

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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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