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DC Construction Project Helping to Protect Health, Environment
Posted OnMay 14, 2020 byAs the population has grown exponentially in larger cities, specifically Washington, D.C., overpopulation is stretching basic-needs infrastructure to its limits. The DC sewer system is no exception. In 2012, the District’s sewer system couldn’t contain storm runoff, flooding the Anacostia River with un-recycled sewage and waste that carried bacteria and potential diseases into the area’s…Read More
Building PA Podcast – COVID-19 Response
Posted OnMay 13, 2020 byClick HERE to listen to the full podcast. The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association. Howard Bernstein of Penn Installation sits down with both Chris and Jon to discuss his thoughts…Read More
Longview Power expansion project in Maidsville, WV, to be built by union labor
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byGood paying union jobs are making their way to West Virginia over the next year. Longview Power is expected to add gas energy and solar generation capabilities to one of the nation’s most efficient coal-fired power plants. This large expansion will provide well over 5,000 construction jobs, including benefits and higher wages. Longview Power COO,…Read More
What Should Happen to the South Philly Refinery Site? Carpenters and Community Voices Weigh In.
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byIn June of 2019, a refinery site in South Philly had an unfortunate explosion occur, resulting in a massive fireball that launched into the highly populated state of Pennsylvania. Due to this explosion, the refinery site declared bankruptcy and the site is now being bid on for new ownership. The site occupies 1,300 acres and…Read More
Labor Dispute Resolved at Future New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2020 byA $172 million project in New Brunswick, NJ was halted due to the usage of non-union labor. The UBC stepped in and picketed on the jobsite as the construction was funded in part by public money, making the union workers deserving of the work. Senior Council Rep, Anthony Abrantes, worked swiftly to put an end…Read More