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Proposed Oakland A's Ballpark and Mixed-Use Development is One Step Closer to Reality
Oakland City officials gave the thumbs up to a 3,500-page environmental impact report allowing for the Oakland A's Ballpark project to...
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Construction Union Membership Steady as Numbers Decline Across Other Industries
Union membership has been dropping across other industries as the number of Americans in construction unions has stayed relatively...
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Biden Signs Order Mandating Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order requiring union labor and work rules on major federal construction projects.
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Just 9.1% of Construction Workers are Women and They are Paid Almost as Much as Male Counterparts
According to the National Association of Women in Construction, women make up just over 9 percent of the construction workforce and earn...
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PayPal Moves Forward with South LA Affordable Housing Pledge
Palo-Alto-based financial technology firm, PayPal, followed through with a $25 million investment in affordable housing developer, SoLa...
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Army Corp. of Engineers Releases Breakdown of 2022 Infrastructure Spending
A project-by-project breakdown has been released by the Army Corp. of Engineers that details the "spend plan" of the $17.1 billion...
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PCL Breaks Ground on $20 Million Dolphin Oasis
Construction has begun on a new dolphin exhibit at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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National City First in San Diego County to Embrace PLA
National City officials unanimously voted to support a project labor agreement with the San Diego Building and Trades Council. The...
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SD Airport Breaks Ground On New Terminal Project
Construction has begun on a new Turner-Flatiron joint venture at the San Diego International Airport. The T1 project will replace the...
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Burbank City Council Denies Appeal in Effort to Stop Development at Old Fry's Location
Last month an appeal to halt the mixed-used development at the site of the old Frys Electronics in Burbank was rejected by City Council.
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Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Construction Adjacent Chaplain Towers South Caused Surfside Collapse
A recently filed class-action lawsuit alleges the new construction next door to the Champlain Towers South Condominiums caused the collapse
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Drone Technology Instrumental in Building Hensel Phelps $387 Million Austin TX Resort Project
Hensel Phelps used groundbreaking drone technology to build the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
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Funding Approved for Construction Career Programs in Denver High Schools
Denver City Council has approved funding for the Construction Careers Program curriculum to be expanded in Denver High Schools.
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Federal Contractor Minimum Wage to $15 in January
President Biden's federally mandated minimum wage increase from $10.95 to $15 will be implemented by January 30th, 2022. This final rule...
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Protests at Chapman University Bring Labor Issues Front and Center for Students
A labor protest is making headlines at Chapman University and shedding light on school hiring practices.
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AECOM to Benefit Across the Board After Signing of Infrastructure Bill
AECOM has expressed a very positive outlook in response to President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Ransomware Attacks Hit Hardest in Construction Industry
The internet security company, Nordlocker, released a report identifying the top 35 industries victimized by ransomware attacks
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Water Quality Improvement Project Underway for LA River and Arroyo Seco
The $13 million project to improve water quality in the Los Angeles River/Arroyo Seco is progressing.
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$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ready for Biden's Signature
After a 228 to 206 House vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, President Biden is expected to sign the long-awaited...
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California Ports Getting $5 Billion Upgrade
California Ports will receive a much-needed infusion of cash to improve functionality.
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