Press Room
For Real Estate Investors, the Slow-but-steady Markets (Like Cleveland) can win the race
Article by Scott Suttell, Managing Editor of Crain's Cleveland Business.
Real estate investors should pay close attention to Cleveland.
So argues Ingo Winzer, president of Local Market Monitor, a firm that produces forecasts of home prices, rents and investment risks in markets nationwide, in this piece for Forbes.com that identifies the best markets for real estate investments in 2019.
Here's
Incoming Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's Cabinet Could be Most Diverse in Ohio History
By Jackie Borchardt, Cincinnati Enquirer
Incoming Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has assembled one of – if not the most – diverse cabinets in Ohio history.
DeWine has nominated women to a majority of state agency director positions in recent weeks. A handful of the top jobs will be held by African-Americans.
DeWine allies say that's a reflection of how he operates and
New ODOT On-The-Job Training Rules Take Effect January 1, 2019
Article written by Matt Grashoff and Jud Sheaf of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced significant changes to the On the Job Training Program (“OJT Program”) that will take effect on January 1, 2019. Because these changes will impact on-going multi-year projects as well as new ODOT projects that will begin construction
Construction, Trades Topped Hiring on Monster in 2018
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett and Construction Dive Editors
Monster's year-end look at hiring and job searching in 2018 found that construction- and trade-oriented industries accounted for much of the hiring in 2018, according to its 2018 The Year in Jobs Report.
Construction was part of a category that also included trades, manufacturing and storage/distribution, which held the top spot in 27 states, including
The 7 Most Striking Construction Technology Innovations of 2018
By Kathleen Brown, Construction Dive
Construction technology is advancing every day, presenting contractors with more tools to meet their long-term growth and efficiency goals. Even if the labor shortage isn’t letting up, AI analytics, drone hardware-software combinations, independently operated robots and other technologies are allowing the industry to do more with less.
As the year comes to a close, we're taking
Construction on New Flats East Bank Restaurants Could Start Early Next Year
By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer
Developer Scott Wolstein hopes to break ground within 30 to 60 days for a trio of riverfront restaurants at the Flats East Bank project.
On Thursday morning, the Port of Cleveland’s board of directors approved plans to issue up to $15 million in bonds to support the $17.5 million downtown Cleveland deal.
During a presentation to
Laborer Saves Life of IBEW Member on the Job
From the webpage of Laborers' Health & Safety Fund of North America.
On October 24th, the IBEW and Lyons & Pinner held a ceremony to honor the brave and life-saving actions of Cesar De Alba and John Norling."
Hahn Loeser’s Andy Natale Honored at Ohio Contractors Association Annual Conference
This week, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP's Andrew J. Natale received the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) Distinguished Service Award for his lifetime of service and leadership within the construction industry.
Congratulations Andy!
Contractor Charged with Bribing City Official to get leg up on Demolition Work
By Eric Heisig, cleveland.com
Eric Witherspoon, the head of Arick’s Environmental Services and Arick’s Services, is charged with two counts of bribery and seven counts of honest services wire fraud."
Jim Brown Scholarship Update
Approximately one year ago, the construction industry lost one of of its own pioneers. James (Jim) Brown, former CEA Safety Director for 35 years and Ruhlin employee for 25 years.
CEA established a scholarship fund in his honor with the Cleveland Foundation. To date 40 individuals and organizations have made contributions. During this season, we wanted to further acknowledge Jim and