Pres Cooper: Our Moment Is Here (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-from-the-officers-cooper.html

President Cooper discusses IBEW's position of strength heading into 2025 and outlines key initiatives for the year ahead. Source: ibew.org

Members Fuel Nuclear Energy's Next Generation (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-ohio-uranium.html

IBEW members lead construction and operations at cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility, supporting America's nuclear energy future. Source: ibew.org

A Viable Option: Women Choose Trades for Better Pay, Benefits

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250102/business/a-good-viable-option-more-women-are-choosing-to-work-in-the-trades-for-better-pay-and-benefits/

Growing number of women entering trades careers, attracted by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages. Source: dailyherald.com

Rep Himes : Let's Rethink CT Infrastructure

https://www.sheltonherald.com/opinion/article/himes-infrastructure-funding-ct-20006641.php

Representative Himes proposes new approaches to Connecticut's infrastructure development, discussing potential changes to how the state plans and implements major construction projects. **Source: sheltonherald.com**

Bridgeport Projects Coming Soon

https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/planning-economic-development/economic-development-department/projects-coming-soon

Bridgeport announces upcoming development projects as part of the city's ongoing economic development initiatives. The plans aim to enhance urban development and community infrastructure. **Source: bridgeportct.gov**

CT Bails on Offshore Wind, Chooses Solar Instead

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-bails-on-offshore-wind-chooses-solar-projects-instead

Connecticut shifts its renewable energy strategy, pivoting from offshore wind development to focus on solar power projects. The decision could significantly impact the state's renewable energy landscape and construction sector. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**

Yale's New Drama, Theater Building Gets Ok

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/drama_school

Yale University receives approval for the construction of a new drama and theater building, expanding its performing arts facilities. The project represents a significant addition to the university's campus infrastructure. **Source: newhavenindependent.org**

Law firm to Establish Glastonbury HQ

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/law-firm-to-establish-glastonbury-hq-following-15m-office-building-purchase

A law firm plans to establish its headquarters in Glastonbury following a $15 million office building acquisition. The 60,500-square-foot office space will serve as the firm's new base of operations. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**

Musk's xAI Lands $6B to Fuel Growth

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/25/elon-musks-xai-lands-billions-in-new-cash-to-fuel-ai-ambitions/

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI secures $6 billion in funding, potentially leading to new data center construction and infrastructure development projects. | source: techcrunch.com

Big Tech Spending (Visual)

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-big-tech-company-spending-on-ai-data-centers/

Visual breakdown of major technology companies' investments in AI infrastructure and data center development, highlighting the scale of current and planned construction projects. | source: visualcapitalist.com