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NEWS BRIEFS
Date: Dec-12-2003
Casinos seek to build, re-build in Michigan Casinos, casinos, everywhere. Romulus voters OK'd a plan on Dec. 2 that would allow the construction of a new casino and race track,...
The Gangbox
Date: Dec-12-2003
Assorted news and notes Democrats are saying "ditto" to Rush Limbaugh. Not that they agree with the conservative radio talk show host's views. But Dems do think having more liberal voices...
Trades, Walsh say no to overflows with new sewage holding facility
Date: Dec-12-2003
The City of Detroit is getting serious about cleaning up its wastewater. Two months ago, we reported on the $62 million project in southwest Detroit to upgrade sewage holding and...
Construction forecast calls for a slightly better 2004
Date: Nov-28-2003
We have no idea about weather trends for the next 12 months, but the clouds should break up slightly over the U.S. construction industry in 2004, according to the Engineering News...
Down on the farm? Not this silo
Date: Nov-28-2003
The building trades and general contractor Graycor are moving towards completing a massive 106-foot diameter, 185-foot-tall silo in Detroit that purportedly has the largest capacity in North America. The silo...
Most of labor keeps powder dry during presidential primary
Date: Nov-28-2003
When it comes to endorsing a candidate for U.S. president in 2004, unions and their members are all over the map. One thing is clear: Organized labor will not, under...
New look for Northern's east campus
Date: Nov-28-2003
MARQUETTE - A collection of projects at Northern Michigan University is adding fresh new space to the campus, while helping sustain employment for the building trades. Three major construction projects...
NEWS BRIEFS
Date: Nov-28-2003
Military money migrates to Michigan Michigan is set to receive $31 million in federal money for military construction projects around the state. U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow made...
Plenty of second opinions over Medicare overhaul
Date: Nov-28-2003
The massive federal Medicare system may be set for the biggest overhaul in the program's 38-year history. Whether or not it's a good overhaul depends upon who you talk to....
The Gangbox
Date: Nov-28-2003
Assorted news and notes Associated Builders and Contractors President Kirk Pickerel couldn't refute or defend the fact that ABC's apprenticeship programs in 37 states have an abysmal record of producing apprenticeship...