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Have A Safe And Relaxing Holiday

The Builders Association reminds contractors to check their contracts for provisions regarding double-time pay on Friday (July 4) and the other days during the holiday weekend. More »

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Verizon Wireless is the official wireless provider for the AGC of America, and choosing Verizon now could save your construction business 17 percent on its bill.  More »

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Dugan Steps Away From Operators

  • By Andy Cole
  • July 3, 2008
Bill Dugan, eight-term President and Business Manager of Operating Engineers Local 150, announced his resignation at a staff meeting last week.

JCB Settles Jurisdictional Disputes

  • By Andy Cole
  • July 3, 2008
The Joint Conference Board heard seven Step II hearings between June of 2007 and May of this year. In each hearing, representatives from met with the Chicago & Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council and the Construction Employers Association to resolve jurisdictional disputes.

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Did You Know…

Since its inception in 2003, the Builders Foundation has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to college students seeking construction careers. You can join us in funding the education of Chicagoland's future construction leaders by playing in the Builders Foundation Golf Outing July 30 at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. Your company can also support the Foundation by sponsoring a hole for $400.