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Looking back at 2025 work predictions
Looking back at 2025 work predictions

Last 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.

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Community, Construction Issues, Construction Projects, EducationCBCTC GenPLA, Project Labor Agreement, work projections, 2025 summary, Columbus and Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, tri-state building trades, johns holbrook, trianing, Training
Cleveland airport work begins : $1.6 billion megaproject under a PLA
Cleveland airport work begins : $1.6 billion megaproject under a PLA

Work 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.

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Construction Projects, CommunityCBCTC GenPLA, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, job creation, Project Labor Agreement
Study: Contractors worried about road work safety: Union leaders urge caution, tougher penalties

According 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.

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Browns name GC for new stadium
Browns name GC for new stadium

In 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.

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Construction Projects, Organized LaborCBCTC GenThe Haslam Group, Cleveland Browns, AECOM, Turner Construction Comapny, DiGeronimo Companies, David Jenkins, DiGeronimo Companies and Independence Excavating, Huntington Bank Field, Jason Jones, Turner Construction Company, HKS, domed stadium, HSG, Project Labor Agreement, PLA, Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, Dave Wondolowski
Cleveland Clinic marks construction milestone
Cleveland Clinic marks construction milestone

An 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.

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Construction Projects, EventsCBCTC Gencleveland clinic, Innovation District, New Construction, PLA, Project Labor Agreements, Dave Wondolowski, Topping off
IW 17 members top off Cleveland Clinic, Cavs facility
IW 17 members top off Cleveland Clinic, Cavs facility

Members 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. 

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CBCTC, ACT Ohio support domed stadium
CBCTC, ACT Ohio support domed stadium

An 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. 

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Construction Projects, The Labor CitizenCBCTC GenCleveland Browns, domed stadium, Brook Park, jobs, construction jobs, ACT Ohio, Affiliated Construction Trades
Area Trades Finish Progressive Field Improvements
Area Trades Finish Progressive Field Improvements

Cleveland’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.

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Community, Construction ProjectsCBCTC GenProgressive Field, Community Benefits Agreement, CBA, Jobs, tradeswomen, Carnegie Club, Baseball, Major League Baseball stadium
Ohio work outlook remains strong for 2025

The 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.”

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OP-ED: Opening minds to investment in Cuyahoga County
OP-ED: Opening minds to investment in Cuyahoga County

With 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.

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New Biden order benefits building trades
New Biden order benefits building trades

President 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. 

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Craftsmanship Awards honor industry’s best in Northeast Ohio

The 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.

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Community, Construction Issues, Construction Projects, EventsCBCTC GenGlen Shumate, Construction Employers Association, Bill Nails, Dave Wondolowski, apprenticeship, Apprentice of the Year, Chris Ronayne, Tim Linville, Correctional facility, Building projects
More projects approved using one-time ‘super’ fund

As 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.

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Construction Issues, Construction ProjectsCBCTC GenState Funding, Captial projects, Governor DeWine, Speaker Jason Stephens, Super fund, Super duper fund, Matt Huffman, Prevailing Wage
Area trades complete work at Progressive Field: Phase I renovation covered by Community Benefits Agreement [CBA]
Area trades complete work at Progressive Field: Phase I renovation covered by Community Benefits Agreement [CBA]

Working under a Community Benefits Agreement [CBA], affiliated members of the Cleveland Building Trades completed Phase I of the $200 million Progressive Field renovations in time for the Guardians home opener on April 8.

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