HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

If the story proves true it not only is a blemish on the commercial construction industry, but it shows a violation of trust with a client. Pursuing those jobs meant we would have had to use shoddy subcontractors or non-union labor where union labor would have been best. I don’t mean to come off as preachy, I’m just mad.

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Commercial Union Chicago Bidding 245

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Union Considerations: As prefabricated elements and modular components become more sophisticated and more commonplace, will the shops where they are manufactured be unionized?

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Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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Safety United States Risk Regulation 194

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. Due to our 20,000-plus national network of subcontractors, we can build a commercial construction project with union or a non-union labor.

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Commercial Union Retail Construction 207

Construction Marketing

MARCH 13, 2018

Construction is one of those industries notorious for being male-dominated and, at times, not as welcoming to women. Here are some opinions of women working in the construction industry, because who better to describe a woman’s experience in construction than actual women? About unions…. The Future for Women in the Industry.

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Union Construction New York City Las Vegas 235

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

With baby boomers retiring in droves and younger workers wary of an industry they view as boring, dangerous and vulnerable after years of double-digit unemployment rates, any way to quell those perceptions is welcome. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Industrial New York City Construction Safety 189

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. The industry average of 25% largely reflects the inefficiencies in bid preparation, lack of trust in cost estimates, and inconsistencies in pricing.

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Bidding Construction Defense Contractors 147

Construction Dive

MARCH 27, 2019

Recruiting efforts have reportedly increased women's participation in the city's construction industry by 20% since 2006.

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Union Industrial Construction 129

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The charges against Local 98 IBEW union leader John Dougherty and others range from bribery to fraud, forcing some to consider how much undue influence the city's unions have over the local industry.

Philadelphia 104

Philadelphia Industrial Union Construction 104

Construction Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

Drugs like fentanyl kill more workers in construction than in any other industry, but some states limit permissions around Narcan and other lifesaving antidotes, says a Nevada union leader.

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Nevada Union Construction Industrial 152

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2019

The project labor agreement fight has reached the federal level as unions and private associations plead the case for and against.

Deals 126

Deals Union Agreement Industrial 126

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2021

Four domestic steel industry associations and the United Steelworkers union have urged President-elect Joe Biden to ensure steel tariffs and quotas are kept in place.

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Industrial Union 94

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 11, 2019

To help meet the industry’s persistent demand for heavy equipment operators, Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers has gone virtual.

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Union Equipment Engineering Industrial 74

ENR Construction

MARCH 12, 2025

Bechtel, Fluor, Turner Construction, North Americas Building Trades Unions, DPR, Kiewit, Clark Construction and Skanska executives aim new initiatives to lower high craft worker suicide rate and boost mental health across construction

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Union Industrial America Construction 90

BD+C

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Beloit College Powerhouse, the school’s new student union, combines a group of historic buildings that made up the Blackhawk Generating Station (originally built between 1908 and 1947) along with a new field house addition.

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Union Architecture Sustainability Equipment 80

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Unions and contractors are looking to attract more women and people of color to construction.

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Union Industrial Contractors Construction 96

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

If you work in the construction industry, you likely know the labor shortage has been a significant problem for some time now. Men have historically dominated the construction industry, and that dynamic has been slow to change. Recruiting Women to the Construction Industry. Nonprofits and industry groups are providing training.

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Massachusetts Construction News Contractors 242

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2014

WorkHands is a social media network that is for skilled workers that are in the construction and manufacturing industries. WorkHands also provides information about: trade schools, unions, construction companies, apprenticeships, available certifications, and support organizations. The site is styled after LinkedIn.

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Site Certification Construction Employment 238

BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

Non-union labor is a growing force in New York City’s construction industry , according to an industry trade group official. Coletti said competitive pricing environment favors non-union labor, though he would rather see his group be 100% union.

New York 60

New York Union New York City Employment 60

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

“This benefit is long overdue," said a union rep who has seen a leave program be successful. "We want to equip our members with what they need to both work in the construction industry and to raise a family."

Feasibility 128

Feasibility Union Construction Equipment 128

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 29, 2023

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. Industry sick pay (which is paid on top of statutory sick pay) will increase to £154.02 a week from next week and then to £156.33

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Security Negotiation Union Agreement 127

Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2019

Ben Kallos' proposal won praise from the city's trade unions but has been challenged by industry groups like the Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Union Contractors Industrial Construction 115

Construction Marketing

APRIL 17, 2018

Its inception was the result of collective, creative minds who recognized a simple fact of the construction business: Cooperation between union carpenters and contractors would produce stronger, more predictable and ultimately successful results than an antagonistic approach to industry issues.

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Contractors Union US New York 121

ENR Construction

AUGUST 22, 2022

Project labor agreement rule would apply to all large federal construction projects.

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Union Agreement Industrial Construction 69

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2020

As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. But what about going home healthy? .

Bargains 123

Bargains Union Injury Agreement 123

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Below, we’ll provide you with all the important construction industry statistics you need to understand the current state of affairs. State of the Industry.

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Statistics Industrial Autodesk Construction 98

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Building trade unions have so far raised the most for their chosen politicians, at nearly 68% more than construction companies and industry groups.

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Union Construction Industrial 94

BD+C

MAY 6, 2020

Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction, in collaboration with trade unions, industry peer groups, and other firms, has rolled out a COVID-19 safety plan for its project sites across the country.

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Boston Union Environment Safety 105

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Forms and Checklists. Product Spotlight.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Regulatory compliance may seem daunting, especially for those new to the construction industry. Wage and union payroll agreements. Viewpoint recently published a white paper about tackling this challenge.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:51. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor. But the task is monumental.

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Industrial Construction Colorado Dallas 105

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

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Union Plans FAQ News 62

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

We are also affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a union contractor. All of that culminated in deciding that Spectrum was the right fit with the cost centers and the union…with benefit tiers. The union options in Spectrum were fantastic. That was a big part for us. Viewpoint: Okay.

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Viewpoint Union Software Software 204

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2012

OSHA’s I2P2, on the other hand, would be another regulation that would likely be a major battleground between government, industry and unions. These guidelines were developed by government, industry and labor representatives and offer a collaborative approach for each nation – and for organizations. The best alternative.

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Guidelines Organization Safety OSHA 153

Construction Equipment

MARCH 27, 2020

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades. At the same time, those small worksites and sometimes unsanitary conditions are “…

Union 67

Union ABC Roads News 67

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. An audience that can say yes. Residential. Commercial.

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Industrial Construction Bidding Renovating 149

ENR Construction

APRIL 14, 2020

A newly formed group of industry leaders meets weekly and includes major contractors and union and trade association representatives.

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Nevada Industrial Union Contractors 56