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ABC branch sues school district over 'unconstitutional' PLAs

Construction Dive

Even low bidders aren't entitled to perform work for Minneapolis Public Schools unless they agree to hire union workers.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Andrew Roe is a civil engineer and technical writer based in Minneapolis, MN. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. Schedule Demo. He is president of AGR Associates, Inc.,

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Paul Robinson on the Role of ConstructReach in Workforce Development 

Pro Builder

PB: You’ve had events recently in Chicago and Minneapolis. PB: Are contractors and unions more open to being recruited and participating? We know you have union and non-union and we have to hear from both sides. What other stops are you making in the near future? Of course we want to be in our hometown of St.

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Project Management Technology Tools Helping Contractors Modernize, Streamline Operations—Part 3 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effective project management means controlling the data flow and staying on top of transmittals, submittals, RFIs, email communications, change orders, materials, inventory, job cost and WIP reports, labor hours and wages, union rules, safety regulations, insurance and bonding, compliance data and a whole lot more.

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Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes

Business Facilities

HGA Architects and Engineers of Minneapolis was also recognized, receiving a Governor’s Certificate of Commendation for collaborating with the Minnesota Trade Office on many activities. Exports to the European Union and to Central and South America were flat. of Duluth (Zhuhai, Guangdong, China), Global Kinetics Corp.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The federal government and the European Union provide additional double-figure million Euro funding. Next to this, a number of Bavarian biotech companies receive grants by the European Union for their research and development projects. One recent investment was made by the biopharmaceutical company Union Chimique Belge (UCB).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Right-to-Work State: Union membership in Kansas is 6.8%, well below the national average. Businesses must be located in Minneapolis, St. OREGON CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP): Helps lenders (banks and credit unions) make more commercial loans to small businesses and provides capital for start-up or expansion.

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