Pittsburgh Public Schools’ CTE program getting high marks; even visit from Lt. Gov. Austin Davis
Posted OnApril 13, 2026 byThe New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that state funding for Career and Technical Education programs, vo-tech education and apprenticeships has risen from $118 million to $183 million over the past three years, according to data from the Shapiro-Davis Administration (Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis). The administration said since Gov. Shapiro took office…Read More…
Paramount Theater Project Moves Forward as City Approves Key Construction Phase
Posted OnApril 13, 2026 byNew contractor and construction manager named as long-awaited boardwalk restoration advances ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark. The vote clears the way for…Read More…
Executive Order Will Ensure Hudson County Infrastructure Projects Built ‘Efficiently, Safely, and to the Highest Standard,’ Guy Says
Posted OnApril 13, 2026 byHUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Public works projects undertaken by Hudson County valued at $3 million or more will now be subject to Project Labor Agreements, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced on Friday. The threshold reduces the previous one of $5 million further assuring Hudson County union member representation on projects, provisions requiring equal opportunity employment…Read More…
Op-ed: Gov. Sherrill gets it right on project labor agreements for Newark Bay Bridge
Posted OnMarch 19, 2026 byMajor infrastructure decisions rarely come easily in New Jersey. The Newark Bay Bridge has been debated, revised and scrutinized for years by transportation officials, elected leaders, community advocates and industry stakeholders. Projects of this scale almost always involve tough conversations about cost, safety, traffic and community impact. But one element of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recommendation for…Read More…
OpenAI bets on union labor to scale AI infrastructure
Posted OnMarch 13, 2026 byOpenAI is partnering with North America’s Building Trades Unions as it ramps up U.S. data center construction. Why it matters: OpenAI’s AI ambitions depend on legions of skilled construction workers to build new data centers. The big picture: OpenAI will announce a partnership Wednesday with NABTU, per an announcement shared with Axios. The deal aims to…Read More…
Proposed bill would require PLAs for major state-funded construction projects in Delaware
Posted OnMarch 12, 2026 byDOVER, Del. – A bill moving through the Delaware General Assembly is drawing attention and strong reactions over how labor would be handled on major public construction projects. Senate Bill 241, introduced in late February, would require Project Labor Agreements on certain state-funded construction projects costing $5 million or more. Supporters say the measure would…Read More…
Sherrill backs $6.7B, 4-lane Newark Bay Bridge plan
Posted OnMarch 5, 2026 byThe basics: Gov. Mikie Sherrill recommends advancing $6.7B, four-lane Newark Bay Bridge replacement Plan reduces cost roughly 37% from prior $10.7B proposal Project expected to support approximately 19,000 jobs, including union construction roles Traffic would shift off aging 1956 bridge span by 2031, aligning with federal safety concerns Gov. Mikie Sherrill is backing a pared-down version of…Read More…
Turner-AECOM Hunt team up for $1.5B Philadelphia sports venue
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2026 byThe duo constructing the new Cleveland Browns NFL stadium will also build a new shared venue for the NBA’s 76ers and the NHL’s Flyers. Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt are adding to their multisport construction portfolio with a $1.5 billion basketball and hockey arena in Philadelphia. The pair that most recently teamed up on the…Read More…