The eighth and final segment of CMSD’s construction program will include three new buildings and major renovation of a fourth school. This page will keep you updated on progress.
Julie Strupp, Construction Dive
The Girl Scouts and the National Association of Homebuilders are teaming up to create a new patch and charm program in an effort to spark girls' early interest in construction and build their self-esteem, according to an NAHB press release.
Joe Bousquin, Construction Dive
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh rolled out new rulemaking proposals for the first time in nearly 40 years to change the Davis-Bacon Act, which sets the prevailing wages contractors must pay workers on federal projects.
Katherine Lehtinen, Plumber Magazine
Now more than ever, skilled trade workers are vital to society's everyday safety, health and well-being. At Oatey Co., we try to shed light on the significance of the trades while educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of professionals.
Rhonda Crowder, Properties Magazine
With an aging workforce, diversification of the regional economy and the educational system's focus on college paths, there is a growing skills shortage in Northeast Ohio's construction and building trades industry. Consequently, these factors threaten Greater Cleveland's economic growth and prosperity by hindering employers who need motivated, skilled tradespersons.
Joe Bousquin, Construction Dive
Gilbane doubled down on its industry-wide push for more diversity in construction, committing $4 billion in contract awards to underrepresented firms over the next five years, including veteran, minority and women-owned businesses.
Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive
Though the number of women in construction has increased over 50% in the past decade, according to a Fixr report, the percentage of men and women working in different areas within the industry varies greatly.
Michelle Jarboe, Crain's
The Kroger Co. is forging ahead on plans for a robot-powered grocery-delivery center in Northeast Ohio, after winning state tax credits for the deal.
Reade Pickert, Bloomberg
U.S. hiring boomed in February while wage growth slowed, showing a strong labor market that likely keeps the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates this month while offering some respite from strong inflationary pressures.