Commercial Building: Page 145
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Immigration status concerns for employers remain high
Managers in construction and other industries said the Trump administration has brought relief on several fronts yet has exacerbated other concerns, according to a new report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • May 4, 2018 -
Plans unveiled for $2.5B mixed-use project near Jacksonville NFL stadium
Co-developer Cordish Cos. said the waterfront district will be a "small city" around the Florida team's EverBank Field.
By Kathleen Brown • May 4, 2018 -
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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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University of Washington to spend $1B on construction
Building is planned or underway for a number of projects, and funding sources include a $210 million donation from the Gates Foundation.
By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2018 -
Developers investing up to $1B around Newark transit hub
Compared with other cities near New York City, urban renewal initiatives in the New Jersey metropolitan have been slow to materialize.
By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2018 -
Amazon building $1.5B global hub at Cincinnati-area airport
The center is the latest among a number of massive air and freight depots the e-commerce giant is planning.
By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2018 -
Gubernatorial candidate would withdraw state support for $2B Las Vegas stadium
Republican candidate Dan Schwartz said he would leave the Raiders without Nevada-funded access infrastructure unless the NFL team renegotiates.
By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2018 -
Crane simulator provides real-world training in safe setting
CM Labs Simulation virtual training program replicates the challenges of crane operation in dense urban areas.
By Kathleen Brown • May 2, 2018 -
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Push toward college degrees limits skilled trade workers
Parents are still steering their kids toward college as the construction industry remains desperate for skilled workers to fill high-wage jobs.
By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2018 -
Miami group fights potential subsidies for rival $3B-$4B mall
A group of major Miami retailers said that public subsidies for what will be the largest mall in America would create an unfair playing field.
By Kim Slowey • Updated May 25, 2018 -
Texas port moves $1.6B steel factory forward
The project could create up to 1,500 construction jobs and 500 full-time positions when complete.
By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How to recruit talented workers away from competitors
In this tight labor market, contractors provide insights for luring capable field and office staff from local construction firms.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Can prisons offer contractors a pipeline of qualified workers?
Construction companies nationwide are tapping into a pool of ex-offenders who are starting over with construction skills and credentials.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How contractors use tech to attract, retain younger workers
More firms are turning to technology to help them meet their jobsite and corporate staffing needs as well as boost their bottom lines.
By Mary Tyler March • April 30, 2018 -
Jared Kushner's plan for Jersey City towers in trouble
Heated exchanges between President Donald Trump's son-in-law and city officials may signal that the project's completion is unlikely.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018 -
Taiwanese petrochemical firm building $9.4B Louisiana plant
The 10-year project will employ 8,000 construction workers at peak activity.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018 -
Leaked report links shoddy work to London's deadly Grenfell Tower fire
The 71 fatalities from the fire might have been avoided if contractors had followed building regulations, a certification body found.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2018 -
OpinionAvoiding the hazards of an unlicensed business
Jerri-Lynn Wier, an attorney and a compliance specialist, explains how contractors can prepare for state licensing and registration requirements.
By Jerri-Lynn Wier • April 27, 2018 -
SpaceX paying Los Angeles $1.4M annually for rocket factory
Construction on the first phase of the project — an 80,000-square foot, 80-foot-tall fabrication hanger — will begin within a year.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018 -
Millennium Partners reboots $1B Los Angeles mixed-use high-rise project
The revised plan places more emphasis on the residential component rather than commercial uses.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018 -
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Construction firms assigning more overtime at higher rates
Employers are paying higher year-over-year amounts — as much as 50% more — due to the labor shortage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018 -
Union sues NYC contractor claiming it used 'alter ego' company to avoid paying union wages
The lawsuit also states that Hudson Yards developer The Related Companies had a hand in the alleged deception.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2018 -
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ColumnDotted Line: Cultivating bid-winning relationships with public agencies
Effective communication and trust are keys to productive relationships with local and federal officials.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2018 -
Design firm contenders selected for $784M Pittsburgh terminal project
The airport authority also may decide to build a sensory "calming" room, making it only the third airport in the world to offer a such a feature.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2018 -
Opinion
How to boost construction equipment productivity
John Sharp, equipment director for Hubbard Construction, describes the process his company uses to maximize equipment and minimize costs.
By John Sharp • April 23, 2018 -
Related-led $700M New York mixed-use project to include housing and stadium
One issue Related faces is how much room the company will make – or be forced to make – for union labor.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2018
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