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Construction Processes, Legal

Related files 2nd lawsuit against NYC labor union

May 10, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

This is the latest round in a legal battle between Related and the BCTC, which was kicked off by a March lawsuit that claimed the developer lost $100 million to questionable work practices by some unions party to the project […]


Construction Processes, Financial

Project labor agreement mandates inflate cost of construction 13%

May 26, 2017

Via: BDCNetwork

A study released today by the Beacon Hill Institute found that Ohio schools built under government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) cost 13.12 percent more than schools that were bid and constructed through fair and open competition, free from PLA requirements. The study looked at […]


Construction Processes, Legal

Regional Contractors Scramble to Find Enough Skilled Labor

December 1, 2016

Via: ENR

The consensus among large regional contractors is that 2016 is proving to be stronger than last year in terms of revenue and work opportunities. “There’s still plenty of work available, but the shortage of experienced workers is growing more acute,” […]


Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise

Getting To The Bottom of Construction Labor Woes

November 14, 2016

Via: Construction Informer Blog

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this month that 7.8 million Americans are unemployed, while at the same time 5.8 million jobs remain unfilled in America, according to a press release from the Career Education Colleges and Universities. CECU says […]