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Workforce

Ironworkers: Use Pre-Apprenticeships To Boost Industry Diversity

James Leggate

February 23, 2022

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

Infrastructure

FAA Probes KC Airport on Minority, Women-Owned Business Participation

Annemarie Mannion

February 23, 2022

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Federal agency alleges Kansas City failed to properly track minority- and women-owned businesses on $1.5-billion international airport terminal project.

Workforce

ABC Says Infrastructure Act Will Worsen Industry's Labor Crunch

Pam McFarland

February 23, 2022

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New Associated Builders and Contractors model shows industry this year will need nearly 650,000 additional workers above normal hiring pace to meet demand for labor.

Workforce

Site Intelligence Provider Eyrus Raises $12M, With Autodesk an Investor

Construction and oil and gas customers are main users of visibility/reporting services

Jeff Yoders

February 17, 2022

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Alexandra McManus, CEO and co-founder, says startup's platform, which automates workforce data collection in real time, has been used on more than $220 billion worth of construction projects.

Manufacturing

Ford Picks Barton Malow, Gray to Build $5.8B EV Battery Plants in Ky.

James Leggate

February 17, 2022

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Contractors are named for BlueOval SK Battery Park project on 1,500-acre site.

Labor Relations

Architect SHoP Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues

Architectural Record

February 16, 2022

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Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR sister publication.

Construction Economics

Dodge: Recovery Across Market Sectors Continues in Second Quarter

Alisa Zevin

February 15, 2022

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As the Omicron wave of COVID-19 recedes, Dodge forecasts a strong quarter for construction starts.

Boston Contractor Faces More OSHA Penalties

Employer involved in 2021 double fatality faces $2 million in total fines

Scott Van Voorhis

February 14, 2022

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The head of a Boston-based construction company that lost two workers in a fatal accident last year now faces nearly $2 million in total fines after safety violations on a new project.