From hardhats to boots: PPE is keeping women from the trades
Virtually all personal protective gear is designed only for men, creating barriers and safety risks
Source: grandforksgazette.ca
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From hardhats to boots: PPE is keeping women from the trades
Virtually all personal protective gear is designed only for men, creating barriers and safety risks
Source: kelownacapnews.com
Paramedics' union supports new training funding, but says wages must go up, too
The union representing paramedics in Nova Scotia says the plan to expand training to more areas of the province is good, but without wage increases, retention will continue to be a problem.
Source: cbc.ca
From Hardhats to Boots: PPE Is Keeping Women from the Trades
Poorly fitting safety gear is dangerous, and a fact of life for women in construction.
Source: thetyee.ca
GoLocalProv | TIMELINE: 6/10 Contamination GoLocal Investigation
A GoLocal exclusive investigation has unveiled the relationship between hundreds of millions of dollars in state contracts, contamination of a Providence neighborhood and misleading statements by some of Rhode Island’s top officials.
Source: golocalprov.com
Neronha charges Mass. firm for using tainted fill in 6-10 project
A Massachusetts construction is facing criminal charges in state court in Rhode Island for using contaminated soil in the 6-10 road project, and lying about it.
Source: providencejournal.com
Protasiewicz outraising opponents in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The four-way Wisconsin Supreme Court race has already drawn hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations one month before the primary.
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com
Burns & McDonnell completes 250 MWac of solar projects for Alliant Energy in Wisconsin
Burns & McDonnell has completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services for three Alliant Energy solar projects in Wisconsin.
Source: solarbuildermag.com
Even with gas tax holiday, CT's transportation coffers are flush
Officials agree that CT needs to spend more or risk losing taxpayer confidence and its ability to maximize federal aid.
Source: ctpublic.org
Burns & McDonnell constructs three Wisconsin solar projects for Alliant Energy
Burns & McDonnell has completed EPC services for three Alliant Energy solar projects in Wisconsin. The projects are part of Alliant Energy’s Clean
Source: solarpowerworldonline.com