The Cleveland Browns held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new domed stadium project, which will be the largest megaproject in Northeast Ohio. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, numerous politicians, representatives from Haslam Sports Group (HSG), Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam and team front office personnel, coaches and players were on hand for the April 30 ceremonial start to the $2.6 billion construction project.
Read MoreOne of the more unique Cleveland construction projects held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 16. Located on Huron Road, directly across from Rocket Arena, work is officially underway to build the 70,229-square-foot Cosm entertainment venue.
Read MoreLast December, regional building trades leaders from across Ohio spoke to The Labor Citizen and offered their thoughts on how 2025 would unfold within their jurisdiction.
For most, they expressed cautious optimism for the upcoming year, despite many unknown factors – including political and financial. Nearly a year later, The Labor Citizen was able to speak with three of those regional building trades leaders to see how the year actually turned out for their members. In all cases, the outcome was as good, or better than anticipated.
Read MoreWork began last month on the first phase of the $1.6 billion Cleveland Hopkins International Airport renovation project called CLEvolution. All work being performed at Hopkins will take place under a Project Labor Agreement with theCleveland Building and Construction Trades Council. The entire project is expected to create about 1,500 to 1,800 jobs for affiliated Cleveland Building Trades members, according to Dave Wondolowski, CBCTC Secretary/Business Manager.
Read MoreAccording to a report recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America, almost half of the contractors surveyed feel construction zones are more dangerous than ever. The work zone safety study was based on a nationwide survey of highway construction firms conducted in April and May. Over 600 contractors completed the survey.
Read MoreIn a post on their website, the Cleveland Browns announced a joint venture between AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company to serve as the construction managers for the organization’s domed stadium construction project.
Read MoreAn Aug. 19 topping off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of two Cleveland Clinic research buildings in the Cleveland Innovation District. The ceremonial beam-lifting event celebrated the placement of the two final steel beams in the skyway bridge that spans E. 100th Street, connecting the new facilities.
Read MoreMembers of Iron Workers Local 17 helped the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock Real Estate mark a significant milestone with the ceremonial topping off of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center.
Read MoreAn artist rendering of the Browns' proposed domed stadium and mix-use development in Brook Park. The Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and Affiliated Construction Trades (ACT) Ohio recently sent letters in support of the project to the governor and state legislative leaders, urging them to approve bonds to help fund the project, which will create over 6,000 construction jobs.
Read MoreCleveland’s Major League Baseball stadium on the corner of Carnegie and Ontario has a fresh look and new amenities for fans. Affiliated members of the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council recently completed Phase II renovations of Progressive Field. When it came to the contractor side, the project nearly doubled its target of female owned businesses, which represented about 15 percent participation. They also met the goal for Hispanic-owned business (3 percent) and nearly hit the mark for minority-owned business.
Read MoreLetters requesting support for the Huntington Bank Field and Mixed use development in Brook Park were sent today to Governor Mike DeWine, and Ohio Legislators, McColley, Huffman, Cirino and Stewart.
Read MoreTo celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, officials announced a multiphase renovation project that will invest about $1.6 billion into the aging structure to improve parking and expand the current terminal.
Read MoreThe calendar may have turned to a new year, but for many of Ohio’s union construction workers, it looks like another year with an abundance of manhours available. “Work in the big cities is doing very well,” said Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Secretary-Treasurer Mike Knisley. “Some (other) areas could be better. Overall, I would describe the statewide outlook as plentiful. There will be enough work for all tradespeople.”
Read MoreWith plans for a new, enclosed stadium in Brook Park, a redeveloped, world-class lakefront and the much-needed modernization of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, we are on the cusp of transformational change and progress for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Read MorePresident Joe Biden speaks at the UA Local 190 Training Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. to announce his Investing in America and Investing in Americans Executive Order. The mandate will drive more federal dollars to good-paying, safe jobs that offer benefits such as health insurance, retirement, paid leave and childcare.
Read MoreThe top journeymen, apprentices and contractors from Northeast Ohio gathered at Cleveland Browns Stadium for the annual celebration honoring the local union construction industry.
Held on Aug. 29, the Building Excellence and Craftsmanship Awards honored those who helped build and re-build the region.
Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary/Business Manager Dave Wondolowski was reappointed to his seat on the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Board. Additionally, Pipefitters Local 120 Business Agent Ryan McCafferty was added to the board.
Read MoreAs part of this year’s biannual capital budget process, state lawmakers agreed to a one-time spend of over $700 million to fund a wide array of additional capital projects across Ohio. According to multiple media reports, lawmakers are calling this one-time spend the “Super Duper Fund,” which referred to a $717.8 million spike in state tax revenues after federal COVID-19 relief money flowed into Ohio.The Super Duper Fund is considered part of the overall $4.2 billion capital budget, the largest capital budget in state history.
Read MoreRetired bricklayer and current Geauga County Commissioner Jim Dvorak laid the first block on the Geauga County Courthouse expansion project.
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