construction-industry

Barely 15 percent of all construction-industry workers in the United States are union members, while the remaining 85 percent are nonunion, according to the U.S.

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The White House has drawn criticism from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and construction-industry lobbyists in recent weeks for continuing to call for a new national infrastructure bank to create jobs.

Roads Bill Gets Another Look Josh Mitchell 2011

Mr. Johnson, like many other small to mid-sized manufacturers, struggles to keep his business competitive in the face of the construction-industry meltdown.

Ohio Shows the Way on Death Tax Repeal Bill Batchelder 2011

It was the latest in a string of construction-industry corruption cases brought by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, who has targeted concrete companies and price-gouging subcontractors.

Extortion Charges Hit Labor Coalition Tamer El-Ghobashy 2011

It has come back somewhat, but he remains cautious, in part because many of his construction-industry clients are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Economy Adds Jobs, but Not Enough Ben Casselman 2011

Congress has also failed to come up with concrete ways to raise more transportation funding, frustrating construction-industry firms who want to see a big bill passed soon.

Business Groups Fault Obama Infrastructure Plan's Lack of Funding Details Josh Mitchell 2011

And a survey of construction-industry managers, also published Wednesday, found activity increased at a slower pace in April than in March.

U.K. Data Highlight Weak Recovery Jason Douglas 2011

The 70,000 figure appears to be based on a construction-industry formula that takes into account the broad, long-term economic impact of a loss of transportation-related jobs.

New Shutdown Threat to Aviation Programs Josh Mitchell 2011

His biggest client—from which he received $729,000 over five years—was the Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company, a construction-industry concern in his hometown.

Interstate 69 Matt Dellinger 2010

That could undermine the economic recovery by depressing consumer demand and lengthening the construction-industry downturn.

Homeowner Perks Under Fire S. Mitra Kalita 2010