4 Tips to Help Mitigate Joint-Employer Risks
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2016
By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , 362 N.L.R.B.
7 Ways to Prepare for ACA Implementation
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2014
It’s time for employers to begin the process of implementing the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which apply to them. Large employers that average 100 or more full-time equivalent employees during 2014 (50 or more during 2015) are required to begin offering health insurance to their workers Jan.
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How to Escape Joint-Employer Status under the NLRA with Concrete Evidence
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2016
By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , 362 N.L.R.B.
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March 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
MARCH 11, 2015
Employers: If you want to be sure your staffing agency is meeting safety requirements, we can help. Employers are held to the same safety requirements for temporary workers as they are for regular employees, and OSHA is in the midst of an enforcement campaign to make sure employers are following through. Join Our Mailing List.
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January 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
JANUARY 21, 2015
Yet, many of these accidents are easily avoidable by following the common sense requirements laid out by OSHA, and employers in virtually any type of business can benefit by sharing these requirements with workers. The post January 2015 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety. So requirements for walking/working surfaces do not apply.
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August 2015 newsletter
FDR Safety
AUGUST 27, 2015
Employers may erroneously assume that the workplace statistic is the only one relevant to them, but the fact is that no matter where accidents occur, the consequences are in many ways the same. The fact is that employers spend billions of dollars each year as a result of off-the-job accidents besides what is spent on those that occur at work.
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. The post September 2015 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety. See you at the National Safety Council Congress.
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OSHA’s Repeat Violation Policy: How To Prepare.
FDR Safety
APRIL 16, 2018
EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious.
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Is Your Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plan Compliant?
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 19, 2017
In 2015, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) alerted Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plan providers that credit for employer contributions made on Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) covered contracts must be calculated on an annualized basis.
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Construction Employment Drops in 25 States Between May and June 2015
Construction Equipment
JULY 22, 2015
Construction employment declined in 25 states between May and June even as 39 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2014 and June 2015, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Construction Employment Declines or Stagnates Between May 2015, 2016
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 1, 2016
Construction employment declined or was stagnant in 131, or 37 percent, of 358 metro areas between May 2015 and May 2016, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction Employment Grows in 180 Out of 358 Metro Areas Between October 2015 & 2014
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Construction employment increased in 180 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 46 and declined in 132 between October 2014 and October 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Construction Employment Conditions Vary Widely Between September 2015, 2016
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
“Overall, the employment picture for construction workers is positive—the number of metro areas adding construction jobs in the past year was more than triple the number that lost jobs,” Read more.
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Business Facilities’ 2015 State Rankings Report: Nebraska Tops Employment Leaders Field
Business Facilities
AUGUST 4, 2015
Nebraska edged North Dakota for Business Facilities’ Employment Leaders crown in BF’s 11th annual State Rankings Report. Business Facilities’ 2015 State Rankings Report: Nebraska Tops Employment Leaders Field appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
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40 Construction Employment Rises September 2015 Year-Over-Year
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 35 states and the District of Columbia between September 2014 and September 2015, yet only 23 states added jobs between August and September, according to an analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
OSHA targeting manufacturers on amputation hazards
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
OSHA said there were more than 2,600 workplace-related amputations in 2015, with more than half suffered by workers in manufacturing. The push begins with a targeted enforcement phase, including on-site inspections and a review of employers in industries with machinery that exposes workers to amputation hazards,” the press release said.
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Construction Employment Increases in 3/5 of Nation’s Metro Areas Between August 2015 & 2016
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2016
“While the number of metro areas with employment increases has been slipping, the number with decreases—76 in August—has held roughly steady,” said Ken Simonson, Read more. Association officials said the new data underscores the need to make it easier for school officials to set up programs that teach skills like construction.
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Mining Employment Decreases 127,000 Over The Year Ended June 2016
Construction Equipment
JULY 11, 2016
Employment in the mining industry declined by 127,000 from June 2015 to June 2016. Mining employment has not recorded a 12-month increase since January 2015, when it added 16,600 jobs. Decreasing employment from June 2015 to June 2016 by sector: The job losses have been broad based.
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48 Economic Growth Slowing After Mid-Year Burst, But 2015 Expected To Top 2014
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Housing market is grinding forward as employment numbers tick upward as well. Economic Growth Slowing After Mid-Year Burst, But 2015 Expected To Top 2014 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
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Construction Employment Up in Most Metro Areas: AGC
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 5, 2016
Construction employment increased in 228 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 48 and declined in 82 between June 2015 and June 2016, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the AGC.
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Construction Employment Increases in 257 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 257 metro areas, declined in 43 and was stagnant in 39 between December 2013 and December 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States & D.C.
Construction Equipment
MAY 28, 2015
Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia between April 2014 and April 2015 and in 30 states and D.C. AGC officials said that even as construction employment continues to expand, workforce shortages and infrastructure funding challenges threaten future growth.
Job Gains Lag Despite Increase in Construction Employment
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
. . Construction employment expanded in 36 states and the District of Columbia between August 2014 and August 2015 while only 25 states added jobs between July and August, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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47% of Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs Between July 2014 & 2015
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Construction employment increased in fewer than half of the nation’s metro areas between July 2014 and July 2015, the weakest expansion since late 2011, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Construction Employment Declines in 153 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015. This nearly matches 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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48 Construction Employment Drops in 144 Out Of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 28, 2015
. . Construction employment declined in 144 out of 358 metro areas between September 2014 and September 2015, while construction was stagnant in 55 and increased in 159 metro areas, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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48 Construction Employment Grows in 180 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Construction employment increased in 180 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 46 and declined in 132 between October 2014 and October 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Construction Employment Drops in 127 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
JULY 29, 2015
Construction employment declined in 127 metro areas, was stagnant in 51 and increased in 180 between June 2014 and June 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). .
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Construction Employment Increases in 248 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
APRIL 29, 2015
. . Construction employment expanded in 249 metro areas, declined in 56 and was stagnant in 53 between March 2014 and March 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. .
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Construction Employment Up in 37 States & D.C.; Down in 21
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 25, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 37 states and the District of Columbia between July 2014 and July 2015 while only 28 states and D.C. Association officials noted that the construction industry appears caught between divergent economic trends that help employment in some areas and hurt it in others.
Construction Employment Increases in 205 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
JULY 1, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 205 metro areas, declined in 101 and was stagnant in 52 between May 2014 and May 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). .
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Construction Employment Up in 232 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction Equipment
JUNE 3, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 232 metro areas, declined in 66 and was stagnant in 60 between April 2014 and April 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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Major roof truss maker calls in administrators
Construction Enquirer
MAY 9, 2023
In 2015 Simon Kidney, coming from a former investment banking background, took up the role of CEO as part of the management buyout. Despite challenges posed by Covid and timber prices, the firm had been expanding and bought Cardiff-based Castleoak Offsite Manufacturing from administrators just 18 months ago.
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Construction Employment Increased in 45 States & D.C. Over Past Year
Construction Equipment
MARCH 27, 2015
. . Construction firms added jobs in 45 states and the District of Columbia between February 2014 and February 2015 while construction employment increased in 33 states between January and February, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction Employment Up in 23 States, Down in 23
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Construction employment expanded in 35 states and the District of Columbia between September 2014 and September 2015 yet only 23 states added jobs between August and September, according to an analysis released today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 2, 2016
This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. Employment, Unemployment, and Openings, Hires, and Separations. . . Employment, 2015.
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Revit OpEd
APRIL 28, 2015
Please visit their sites for more information RTC NA 2015 - Design Technology Summit - July 21-22, 2015 RTC NA 2015 - Building Content Summit - July 22,2015 As always, I hope to see old friends and make new ones at RTC events this year!
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Take the survey, get the report!
Cassell Construction Estimating
JULY 6, 2015
All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the 2015 Construction Technology Report this fall, with the full results from the survey. Complete the 2015 Construction Technology Survey HERE. JBKnowledge is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX, and serves construction clients on an international basis.
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September Year-Over-Year Construction Employment Rises
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction employment increased in only 21 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 17, 2016
Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between May 2015 and May 2016 while construction employment only increased in 19 states between April and May, according to analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
2015 saw a record number of small businesses operating in the UK – 5.2 A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. More people than ever before are starting their own business. million in total.
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Construction Employment Rises Year-Over-Year, Qualified Workers Grow Scarce
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2016
Construction employment increased in 39 states between June 2015 and June 2016, although half the states shed construction jobs between May and June, according to analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. ” Read more. . ” Read more.
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Over 30 States Add Construction Jobs Year Over Year November 2015, 2016
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2017
Thirty-four states added construction jobs between November 2015 and November 2016 while construction employment increased in 29 states and the District of Columbia during the past month, according to an analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Bob Vincent: Thinking Outside the 'Jewel Box' for Seattle Space Needle Renovation
ENR Construction
JANUARY 20, 2021
Sitting with his wife, Maureen, in 2015 in a booth at the Space Needle’s former SkyCity restaurant celebrating their shared birthday, Bob Vincent had. just learned his longtime employer Hoffman Construction landed the contract of a lifetime: to renovate the iconic Seattle landmark. And he couldn’t say a word.
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