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On deck: Labor Day events and activities
Date: Sep-04-2015
With summer still here but the end in sight, celebrating Labor Day becomes the next major date on the calendar. More than a barbecue or a final trip to the...
'Uneven growth' a drag on construction momentum
Date: Sep-04-2015
Michigan's construction employment momentum took a breather in July, but the long-term job numbers continue to be strong compared to other states. First the good news: Michigan's construction workforce stood...
Bikers support Breath of Life
Date: Aug-21-2015
A motorcycle rally held on Aug. 8 for the Breath of Life Foundation raised more than $10,000 to support research in mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. The Breath of...
Construction employment slows a bit, but is the best level since February 2009
Date: Aug-21-2015
Construction employment in July climbed to the highest level since February 2009, while the number of unemployed workers with construction experience shrank to a 14-year low, according to an Aug....
On deck: Labor Day events and activities
Date: Aug-21-2015
With summer still here but the end in sight, celebrating Labor Day becomes the next major date on the calendar. More than a barbecue or a final trip to the...
‘Prevailing wage...is critical to Michigan’s public safety and economic development’
Date: Aug-21-2015
By Andy Meisner Oakland County Treasurer Prevailing wage is a smart investment that promotes public safety by making sure that highly-skilled, drug-tested, safety-certified workers staff construction sites, and promotes economic...
Support sought for new U.P. mining road
Date: Aug-21-2015
MARQUETTE - The federal Environmental Protection Agency's steadfast refusal to allow construction of a proposed 21-mile road that would connect the Eagle Mine with its ore processing facility at the...
Cleaned, sealed, painted, tuck-pointed: Capitol Building ready to gleam again
Date: Aug-07-2015
LANSING - The Michigan State Capitol Building - perhaps the state's second-most iconic structure after the Mackinac Bridge - is getting some TLC from some skilled trades and contractors. Since...
Construction expansion continues, with Michigan still leading the pack
Date: Aug-07-2015
Michigan steered around a bump in the road for U.S. construction between May and June this year, and - as it has for much of this year - continued to...
News Briefs
Date: Aug-07-2015
UA, Roofers unions forge affiliation pact Citing strong ties and common interests in water conservation, General President William P. Hite of the United Association of Union Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters, Welders...