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Federal Union Prosecutions Point to Need for Audits

March 6, 2019

Building trades officials and employees embezzled millions of dollars in recent years, raiding the bank accounts of their locals to pay for trips to Las Vegas, lavish jewelry, luxury cars, home renovations and even a new puppy, U.S. Labor Dept. records show.

ENR Northwest Announces Top Young Professionals

Christine Kilpatrick

March 4, 2019

ENR Northwest is excited to announce the names on its 2019 Top Young Professionals list.

Commentary on Insurance

Are Workers' Comp Experience Ratings Misused?

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Richard Korman

February 23, 2019

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A call for reader opinions on safety pre-qualifications using EMRs.

Prosecutions of Union Officials in 2018 Unmasked Theft, Embezzlement

Scott Van Voorhis

February 19, 2019

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A boilermakers union official had a taste for luxury goods, but most of the stealing was small-scale.

Executive News

New State DOT Chiefs Face Tougher Times

Debra K. Rubin

February 14, 2019

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Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly taps a Burns & McDonnell female exec; NYU engineering school names new construction innovation hub leads.

In Bankruptcy, Utility PG&E Faces Big Spend to Cut Fire Risks

Mary B. Powers

February 13, 2019

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California utility giant details 2019 plan for boosted infrastructure and technology—and controversial expanded blackouts—to respond to and prevent devastating wildfires in its huge service area.