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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. Unite national officer Jerry Swain said: “Following lengthy negotiations, Unite was able to secure a significant increase in construction pay rates.

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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer

Construction Enquirer

Contractors signed up to the National Agreement for Engineering Construction Industry set out the final two-year offer to the 7,000-strong workforce last month This followed an extra 75p a hour cost of living increase agreed six months ago between unions and contractors. The employers’ latest two-year offer includes a 8.5% ”

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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For instance, if the site includes retail, restaurant, hotel, residential, and office space – it is crucial to time noisy work such as jackhammering in order to cause minimum disruption to residents and hotel guests, in particular. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. Unite National Officer, Jason Poulter, said: “Unite members have voted to accept a two-year which will create economic certainty for them for the lifetime of the deal.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

Field Office Expense. Field Office Personnel. Main Office Expense. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. space for materials and equipment if his office and principal place of business is not. The line item categories are: Taxes. Job Conditions.

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

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But if that owner is building a new office complex, they’ll enter into an agreement with a general contractor who will then subcontract pieces of the work to trade or specialty contractors. Negotiated. They’ll award you the job and then negotiate the price. How Will Your Audience Hire You? Best Value.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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The Opening Conference: Most OSHA inspections start with an unannounced visit by a compliance officer and an Opening Conference. The law also provides that a representative authorized by the employees, usually a union representative, shall have the right to accompany the inspection. Part II: The Opening Conference and Record Requests.

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