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Cleveland City Council has approved legislation creating the North Coast Development Authority, a new public-private agency designed to shepherd large-scale projects on the city’s downtown lakefront. Mayor Justin Bibb had asked Council to approve using $3 million in federal money granted to the city through the American Rescue Plan Act to get the authority started.

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In a long-awaited decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided in favor of landowners on a case (Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) that hinges on federal limits over waters and wet areas. AGC submitted a friend of the court brief in support of the Sacketts. The decision aligns with AGC’s brief, and the Justices acknowledge the need

The plan to turn 1,000 acres into shovel-ready sites in Cleveland is the Justin Bibb administration's largest proposed expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and Cleveland City Council wants to make sure the administrative costs don't cut into the mission.

Cleveland's Site Readiness Fund, which includes an initial $50 million commitment from Cleveland's ARPA money and

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a stakeholder meeting on June 15, 2023 to discuss modernizing, improving, and expanding the agency’s Voluntary Protection Program.

Established in 1982, OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognizes workplaces that demonstrate best practices in safety and health management and serve as industry models.

OSHA notes that the VPP is effective at reducing

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to mark “Workers Memorial Day,” which honors the memories of workers killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions.

In the proclamation, the President highlighted the “historic infrastructure, manufacturing, and clean energy laws,” enacted by the President. 

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Cost-of-the-work agreements (aka “cost plus” contracts) are commonly used in commercial construction contracting to establish the terms and conditions for a project based on the cost of the work performed. The major families of standard construction contracts include a cost-of-the-work plus overhead and profit in their product offerings.

In light of price escalation, supply chain disruptions, and rampant inflation

The history of the Consulting Constructors Council (CCC) and their impact on this country and around world stands as a testament to the valued and unparalleled expertise which individuals have brought to the construction community. The purpose of the Council is to recognize those in our industry who have made significant contributions to the quality and professionalism associated with

Construction input prices, or how much it costs to build a given project, fell for the first time in more than 18 months on a year-over-year basis, but were still 39% higher than February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic sent supply chains reeling. 

Both overall construction prices and nonresidential costs were down 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively, compared to March

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Council president Blaine Griffin told Scene the topic is on the table for early 2023.

"We're talking with [minority and women-owned companies] right now," Griffin said after a Monday press conference last month unveiling the renovation of the Kovacic Rec Center, part of which was funded by the Cavs as part of the team's community benefits goals

Lucas Daprile, cleveland.com

Cleveland City Council has approved a piece of legislation setting aside $10 million to help prepare local residents for certain workforce programs.

 
The legislation sets aside $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act money for Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland—Cuyahoga County, a group that helps businesses find qualified employees and helps workers find jobs.

 
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