Business Manager: Sean W. Daly
The Ridgefield Board of Education is reviewing plans for multiple construction projects including auditorium renovations, roof repair work, and construction of a new alternative high school. The comprehensive building program addresses infrastructure needs across the district while planning for expanded educational facilities and updated performance spaces. Source: patch.com
Bethel High School is exploring the installation of solar panels as part of an energy savings initiative. The proposed solar project would help reduce the school's electricity costs while supporting sustainability goals. The installation would represent a significant green energy investment for the district and could serve as a model for other Connecticut schools. Source: ctinsider.com
Officials have revealed updated design plans for the new terminal at Tweed-New Haven Airport, showcasing architectural improvements and enhanced passenger amenities. The terminal construction project represents a major infrastructure upgrade for the regional airport, with features designed to accommodate growing passenger traffic and improve the travel experience. Source: newhavenindependent.org
A judge has cleared legal obstacles for a 112-unit apartment development project in New Haven, allowing construction to move forward. The housing development represents significant residential construction activity in the city and will contribute to addressing local housing needs. The court decision removes regulatory barriers that had delayed the project. Source: newhavenindependent.org
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joined five other northeastern governors in issuing a Labor Day statement supporting offshore wind energy development, directly challenging the Trump administration's recent halt to the Revolution Wind project. The governors emphasized the importance of offshore wind for clean energy goals, economic development, and job creation in the region. Source: ctnewsjunkie.com
IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper reports that 2025 is on track to be a record-breaking year for membership growth. Speaking at the Construction and Maintenance Conference, Cooper emphasized the union's resilience and called for continued unity and organizing efforts to strengthen the IBEW's position in the evolving electrical industry.
The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.
IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.
Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.
A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.
- ‹ previous
- 14 of 164
- next ›