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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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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

The following tables present an overview of the industry including the number of jobs, the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry, job openings and labor turnover, union membership and representation, gross job gains and losses, data for occupations common to the industry, and projections of occupational employment change.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building valuable long-term skills The European Union has earmarked 2023 as the European Year of Skills. In Ireland, the National Apprenticeship Office is running the One More Job initiative in 2023. We also support apprentices on the job technical training with providers such as Autodesk to accelerate software and delivery competency.

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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Safety Services Company

The team should include the Safety Officer or a Safety Committee member, the supervisor in charge of the area where the accident occurred, employees knowledgeable with the work that was being performed, and a union representative, if applicable. Secure the scene (protect the evidence). Team training.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. Options for build-to-suit “Class B” office product.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

In fact, he turned his father’s small grave-digging business into a large union excavation business. There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

First, the provision makes several revisions to the definition of covered employee: The definition under the Tax Bill includes both the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer; The definition applies to individuals who hold one of those positions at any time during the taxable year; and. Work-related education.