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UK Government Cites Post-Brexit Infrastructure Boost, Workforce Changes

December 19, 2019

As Parliament opens, Boris Johnson regime confirms in Queen's speech £100B infra. spend and new EU migrant worker rules at all levels.

Viewpoint: Gender Equity Still Is an Industry Renovation Project

Susan Eisenberg, IBEW member

December 18, 2019

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But construction has the creative problem-solving, dedicated resources and methodical follow-through to benefit women—and benefit from them.

Workplace Safety

Construction Fatalities Up in 2018, Fatality Rate Unchanged

Tom Ichniowski

December 18, 2019

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One encouraging finding is an 11% decline in the number of fatal falls, for all industries.

Rosendin Electric Rearranges Its C-Suite

December 18, 2019

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NYC contractor firm founder Robert Brennan is dead at 77

Regional Specialty Firms Expect Steady Growth Through 2020

Mark Shaw

December 17, 2019

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Despite forecasts of an industry downturn, area subcontractors expect most market sectors to remain healthy next year.

Maryland DOT Names Successor for Departing Chief Pete Rahn

Jim Parsons

December 13, 2019

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Agency veteran Gregory Slater will lead state push for P3s, of which Rahn was an aggressive and controversial champion.

High Court Takes on LGBTQ Anti-Bias Gaps in US Law

Debra K. Rubin

December 11, 2019

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But many states are way ahead in hiring and workplace protections.

Construction Workforce

Construction Jobless Rate Weakens in November

Industry officials trace results to continued worker shortage

Tom Ichniowski

December 6, 2019

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Industry added only 1,000 jobs for the month but workforce still is up by 2%, year over year.

Viewpoint: Don't Force Kids to Choose the College Career Path

Michael Zinniger

December 3, 2019

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At the start of my son’s junior year in high school, I tagged along with him to meet with his school career counselor to discuss post-graduation plans.

Training Boom Set To Power Offshore Wind Energy Growth

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 27, 2019

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Specialized programs spring up for craft and tech professionals, on land and at sea, who will build new facilities and an emerging construction sector that some value at $70 billion.