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Gilbane Building Company Awarded CM of James Lick High School Project

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Gilbane Building Company has been selected by East Side Union High School District to manage the development of a new student center and adjacent quad modernization on the James Lick High School Campus in San Jose, California.

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Apple Revokes Policy Against Hiring Felons for Construction Work

Construction Equipment

Apple was criticized by union leaders, who say construction jobs are a key source of work for felons trying to transition back into society, reports the San Jose Mercury News. ' Apple has lifted the ban on workers convicted of felonies within the past seven years from working on its new campus construction site. .

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5 Best Work Boots for IronWorkers – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Work Gearz

These full-grain leather boots are made in USA by the union workers who are noted for their class apart performance since decades. KEEN Utility Men’s San Jose 6″ Alloy Toe Waterproof Wedge Work Boot. The Poron comfort cushion insole helps to absorb shock and provides all day comfort. Anti-slip outsoles.

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Battle for North America

Business Facilities

billion plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico. State officials broadly hinted before the vote that if the union was rejected VW would commit to expanding production at the Tennessee plant. At least two sites in Mexico are candidates for the facility, which may produce BMW’s bestselling 3-Series vehicles.

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State of the Union Follow-Up: What About Rising Rents?

Pro Builder

State of the Union Follow-Up: What About Rising Rents? Biden’s first State of the Union address outlined his administration’s plan to build back the nation after the devastating and costly COVID-19 pandemic, but absent from his speech was an objective to cut housing costs. Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:14. Government + Policy.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

San Jose, CA, San Francisco and New Orleans took the top three places, respectively, in BF’s new Information Technology Employment Leaders metro ranking. Memphis, home to the global hub for FedEx, continued to command the top spot in BF’s Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo Hubs) metro ranking.

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Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain

Pro Builder

During the pandemic, while home builders were contending with extended lead times and a shortage of building materials and labor, off-site manufacturer Veev was completing a 78-unit emergency housing development in San Jose, Calif. The San Mateo, Calif., Finished last October, the project took just 90 days to complete. .