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Through its newsletter The Builder, the weekly Builder Blast email and its bi-annual magazine Building Chicago, the Builders Association strives to keep its members informed on events and developing trends in the Chicagoland construction industry. View the most recent issues of newsletter and the Blast below, and members can view stories by topic and previous issues by clicking on the links to the right.

The Builder, Volume 16, Issue 3

The Builder Blast For May 15

Featured article

Illinois Construction Employment Declined Over Past Year: By Abby Koppers, May 20, 2013; An analysis from the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department shows that Illinois has lost the largest number of construction jobs (12,900) between April of 2012 and April of 2013. Illinois also lost more jobs (7,900) than any other state between March and April of 2013. Association officials explain that the decline has been caused by federal spending cuts and a weak demand from the private sector.

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Recent articles

Money Talk 5/20/2013
Avoid The Falls Before They Happen 5/16/2013
Spring Summit Celebrates Safety And Covers Affordable Care Act 5/8/2013
Cement Masons Union Reaches Tentative Pact 5/6/2013
Celebrating Safety 5/2/2013

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Upcoming events

BIM Unit IV: BIM Process, Adoption, and Integration 5/20/2013
3rd Annual Chicago Real Estate Summit 5/21/2013
Webinar: The New Form I-9 5/23/2013
Webinar: Managing the Risks of Joint Ventures 6/6/2013
Safety Stand Down 6/12/2013

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