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A former Konica Minolta office building in Windsor, Connecticut has been sold for $2.7 million to developers planning to convert the property into approximately 300 residential housing units. The redevelopment project represents a significant conversion of commercial office space to address Connecticut's housing needs, following trends of adaptive reuse in the post-pandemic commercial real estate market.
Local authorities have approved plans to convert a Residence Inn extended-stay hotel in Shelton, Connecticut into 96 apartment units. The adaptive reuse project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing shortages by repurposing existing commercial hospitality properties into residential units. The conversion is part of broader trends in Connecticut to increase housing supply through creative redevelopment of underutilized commercial properties.
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order on August 22, 2025, halting construction of the Revolution Wind project, which was 80% complete with all offshore foundations installed and 45 of 65 wind turbines in place. The $4 billion offshore wind farm was designed to power over 350,000 homes and was slated for completion by end of 2026. Connecticut and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits to overturn the order, citing national security concerns without identified legal violations.
The Caucus of Rank-and-File Electrical Workers (CREW) publicly launched in September 2025 after two years of organizing, already boasting 300 members across 40 IBEW locals nationwide. The new member caucus aims to build an IBEW that lives up to its potential by empowering rank-and-file workers and promoting democratic participation within the union. CREW focuses on contract campaigns, job site enforcement, and grassroots organizing to strengthen worker power in the electrical industry. Source: labornotes.org
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is raising urgent concerns about reports that the Trump administration is considering privatizing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which would jeopardize approximately 10,000 IBEW jobs. The union is calling on Congress and Deep South officials to resist such moves, warning that privatization could destabilize an authority that has provided reliable, affordable electricity since 1933 and employs thousands of skilled electrical workers across seven states. Source: peoplesworld.org
IBEW Local 11 hosted longtime labor ally Representative Adam Schiff in a demonstration of solidarity and political engagement. The event highlights the ongoing relationship between electrical workers and supportive political leaders who champion union interests and workers' rights. The gathering represents the union's commitment to building political alliances that advance the interests of electrical workers and the broader labor movement. Source: ibew11.org
Microsoft unveils ambitious plans for what it claims will be the world's most advanced AI data center, representing a massive infrastructure project that will create significant opportunities for electrical contractors and IBEW members. The facility will require extensive electrical work, including advanced power systems, cooling infrastructure, and specialized electrical installations to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence computing operations. The project exemplifies the growing demand for skilled electrical workers in the expanding AI and data center sector. Source: blogs.microsoft.com
Two Entergy electrical workers were injured when a transformer exploded in The Woodlands, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in electrical utility work. The incident underscores the dangerous conditions that electrical workers face daily and the importance of rigorous safety protocols, proper training, and protective equipment in utility operations. The event serves as a reminder of the risks inherent in electrical work and the need for continued vigilance in worker safety practices. Source: click2houston.com
New Haven officials have approved a development plan to convert vacant lots on Starr Street into new housing units. The project aims to address urban blight by transforming underutilized vacant land into residential development, contributing to the city's housing stock while revitalizing the neighborhood. The approval represents part of New Haven's broader strategy to increase affordable housing options and improve community development.
Analysis examining how artificial intelligence systems, despite their high energy consumption for data centers and processing, may ultimately lead to net energy savings through optimization of electrical grids, smart building systems, and industrial processes. The implications for electrical workers include both challenges from automation and opportunities in deploying AI-enhanced electrical infrastructure and smart grid technologies. Source: ft.com
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