PEOPLE: Purposeful Client Communication
February 15, 2022 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Gregg Schoppman, Partner, FMI
CATEGORY: FMI SERIES
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Employment Discrimination 101
February 16, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Alison Caton, Acting Director of Training, MCAD
CATEGORY: MCAD TRAINING SERIES
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Building Winning Teams
February 23, 2022 | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nic Bittle, Founder, Work Force Pro
CATEGORY: HIGH PERFORMING
FOREMAN TRAINING INTENSIVES
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A major development
featuring office, labs, residential, retail and more is being planned for a 5.8-acre piece of Simmons University's campus in the Longwood Medical Area.
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Nearly 940,000 square feet has been approved by the BPDA in the Fenway neighborhood, including hotel, residential, lab space and more. Here are photos and details on 12 major projects.
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The real estate developer
Related Beal has updated its plans for a 6.5-acre
site on Fort Point Channel. The changes include the addition of more affordable housing to the project mixes of residential, office and laboratory space.
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BTEA Northeast appoints Thomas S. Gunning as the organization’s new Executive Director
BTEA Northeast announced the appointment of Thomas S. Gunning as the organization’s new Executive Director, signaling a new generation of leadership for the century-old construction association that serves as the leading voice for union building contractors in the region.
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New York to invest USD 500m in offshore wind infrastructure
The state of New York will invest up to USD 500 million in offshore wind infrastructure to establish itself as the hub for offshore wind projects up and down the Eastern seaboard, Governor Kathy Hochul announced as part of the 2022 State of the State.
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$1.12 Billion Heading to Mass. to Replace, Rebuild Bridges
Massachusetts is receiving $1.12 billion to replace and rebuild troubled bridges as part of a federal infrastructure program. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's recently launched historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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State will allow Boston to withdraw its downtown waterfront plan, Wu says
The state is poised to recognize Boston’s intent to withdraw the city’s downtown waterfront municipal harbor plan and replace it with a plan that more specifically incorporates equity and resiliency, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.
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MEMBER NEWS: SUPPORTING WORKPLACE RECOVERY
An Interview with OSHA’s Timothy S. Irving
Before Timothy “Tim” Irving assumed the position of Deputy Director for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction (DOC), he was co-owner of a small electrical contracting business. As a small business owner, he fondly described his employees as more like “friends and family.” Following an electrical explosion that put two of his employees in the hospital, Irving decided to go into safety full-time with the goal of helping small businesses.
Having been actively involved with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for many years, Irving found suicide and substance use disorders draw similar parallels in the mental health space. This inevitably led him down the path of mental health awareness, launching new initiatives like workplace-supported recovery and recovery-friendly workplace programs.
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7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act |
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With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2022 is shaping up to be a huge year for infrastructure. About $125 billion of these new federal funds will be available for procurement, according to Federal News Network, and it's important for contractors to understand where they're directed, the strings attached, when they will be disbursed and more.
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Mayor Wu Launches B Together,
Requiring Covid-19 Vaccination at Certain Indoor Spaces
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Mayor Michelle Wu launched B Together, a requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston, including indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment venues. Patrons and staff of covered businesses must provide proof they have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal of B Together is to close the gaps in vaccination rates, and to create safer indoor spaces for patrons and small business staff.
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Rhode Island Legislation Update: Bidding on Public School Contracts
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On January 10, 2022, legislative bill H-7027 was introduced to the House of Representatives which provides that any bidder on a public school construction contract with a value of $5,000,000 or more must have an approved apprenticeship program.
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Recent Changes to PFML Benefits, Contribution Rates, & Notices |
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The maximum weekly Paid Family and Medical Leave benefit will increase starting January 1, 2022. By October 1 of each year, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave calculates and adjusts the maximum weekly paid benefit amount to ensure it is 64% of the average weekly wage in the Commonwealth. In Massachusetts, the maximum weekly benefit that an employee can receive under PFML will increase from $850 to $1,084.31 starting January 1, 2022.
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7 takeaways from the Supreme Court vaccine mandate ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for employers, which required businesses with 100 or more employees to implement a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for their workers and offer a weekly testing alternative for those who refuse or are unable to receive a vaccine. (The Court did, however, allow for the Medicare and Medicaid Services rule, which requires vaccination of all healthcare workers at CMS-covered facilities throughout the United States.)
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Injury and illness reporting deadline approaching, OSHA reminds employers
OSHA is reminding employers to submit their 2021 Form 300A by March 2. Electronic submission of Form 300A, a yearly summary of injury and illnesses data, is required for establishments with 250 or more employees and those with 20 to 249 employees in certain high-hazard industries. A list of those industries is available in Appendix A of 1904.41.
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5 CRE trends will drive the market in 2022
With COVID-19 still dominating headlines in 2022, real estate experts forecast which sectors are best positioned to overcome upcoming challenges and ultimately take advantage of opportunities in the next year. Here are the five commercial real estate trends shaping market activity in the new year, according to a new report.
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Overcome Top Construction Risk Challenges in 2022
There’s a lot at stake in managing the challenges ahead for a booming North American construction market, especially given the added boost of the trillion-dollar U.S. infrastructure bill. Here are the prevailing trends shaping up for 2022.
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Ten Legal Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Themselves At The Start Of A New Year
With the start of a new year, it's important to consider if your business is ready. Lawyer and business coach prepares 10 questions business owners should be asking to protect and invest in growing their firms.
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How to mitigate the effects of inflation
Inflation hit a 40-year high last month, leaping seven percent from the year prior. As households grapple with greater price hikes for groceries and other essentials, companies are contending with booming consumer demand and persistent supply-chain backlogs, keeping prices elevated. But how can companies determine that short-term price increases are fair? And how should they prepare to deal with the long-term consequences of inflationary markets?
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ABOUT BTEA NORTHEAST
The Building Trades Employers’ Association Northeast is the leading voice for the union building trades contractor throughout the New England region. The BTEA encompasses seven different area trade associations that employ tradespeople from several different local building trades unions.
For the past century, the BTEA has made a positive impact on the construction industry. Our members have enjoyed positive working relationships with the various trade unions and national associations that we work with on a daily basis. Our goal is to maintain a positive environment in which contractors and tradespeople can enjoy health and prosperity within the construction industry.
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