The Power of Partnership: Union Carpenters and the Transformation of My Business
Posted OnJuly 8, 2024 byStarting your own business is a leap of faith—a mix of nerve and excitement combined to form a unique experience into uncharted waters.Read More…
US DOI approves 2.8 GW Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project
Posted OnJuly 8, 2024 byThe US Department of the Interior has approved the 2.8 GW Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project in New Jersey (United States). The Atlantic Shores South wind project is being developed by a 50:50 partnership between Shell and EDF and is located about 14 km off New Jersey. The project consists of two facilities, the Atlantic…Read More…
EAS Carpenters union partners with Lyft to provide transportation for increased job access
Posted OnJune 26, 2024 byBy ROI-NJ Staff (New Jersey ) – June 19, 2024 Access to reliable transportation remains a significant challenge for many wanting to enter the construction industry, which is why the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters on Tuesday announced a partnership with Lyft through the rideshare company’s Jobs Access program. Through the program, eligible individuals have access to complimentary rides to…Read More…
Bensalem CEO Edward DeAngelis Gives Insights on Philly’s Construction Boom
Posted OnJune 10, 2024 byBy Julia Rapp Philadelphia’s construction industry has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, with Edward DeAngelis at the forefront of this transformation, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As the founder and CEO of Bensalem-based EDA Contractors, DeAngelis has witnessed substantial changes since starting the company in 1999. One notable shift has been the industry’s move towards inclusivity. When…Read More…
NJ students train for specialized careers in underwater construction
Posted OnMay 31, 2024 byJOANNA GAGIS, SENIOR CORRESPONDENT | MAY 29, 2024 | ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION Students can seek careers in underwater welding, construction, demolition The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center just graduated its second class of 13 commercial divers, a group that’s been trained for 16 weeks in the specialty. The students were able to attend for free, and…Read More…
Creamer-Jingoli wins Atlantic Shores 1 early works contract
Posted OnMay 23, 2024 byA longstanding joint venture between two of the state’s top contractors secured the early works contract for engineering and design services of Atlantic Shores Project 1. The undertaking is the state’s first offshore wind project. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind announced Wednesday it selected Creamer-Jingoli to engineer and design the full onshore underground cable route for…Read More…
Rebuilding More Than Places
Posted OnMay 15, 2024 byEditor’s Note: A version of this story was published in the Spring 2024 issue of Extant, a publication of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Terrence Finley didn’t set out to get into construction. Up until about a year ago, the 32-year-old was working in an entirely different field when his cousin sent him a link to…Read More…
Trade Unions Tackle Workforce Challenges and Diversity
Posted OnMay 14, 2024 byWith so much to bring to the table, trade unions will continue to attract, train, retain and elevate the most skilled craftworkers New Jersey has to offer. BY ANTHONY VECCHIONE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER ON MAY 13, 2024 Construction is a powerful engine that drives New Jersey’s economy. However, according to the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council…Read More…
Commentary: Biden right to focus on union labor for Key Bridge rebuild
Posted OnMay 1, 2024 byUnion representation means commitment to workforce development, livable wages, equitable treatment When President Joe Biden came to Baltimore to survey the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, he made a promise all of Baltimore and the region desperately needed to hear. “We’re going to move heaven and earth to rebuild this bridge as rapidly as humanly possible. And…Read More…
Rebuild the Key Bridge with local union labor | GUEST COMMENTARY
Posted OnApril 8, 2024 byBy Kelvin Jordan on the Baltimore Sun As the city of Baltimore and the wider region grapple with the aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy, we must mourn the six men who lost their lives in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month, and never forget how fragile life can be, especially on a job site —…Read More…