CURT Blog
Vaccination Nation
By Jill Cohen, Esq. and Shannon Kapadia, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC On September 9, 2021, the federal government announced a six-pronged set of measures to lead our country on the “Path out of the Pandemic.” The six prongs include: 1. Vaccinating...
October is Careers in Construction Month. How is Your Organization Getting Involved?
By Rachel Burris, NCCER There is no question that there are fewer young people choosing construction as a career path. In fact, the Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) reports a decrease from 13.9% to 9.4% in those under the age of 25 working in the construction...
Construction Equipment Economic Outlook: Stability is on the Horizon
Fiscal stimulus has played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. economy recover. Over the next couple of years, though, additional proposals carry a lot of potential for the construction industry in particular. “We’ve included the American Jobs Plan (AJP) in our...
How Will America Return to Work?
By Jill R. Cohen, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Over the past 16 or so months, labor and employment lawyers across the country have fielded the same litany of questions from concerned and confused clients, all wanting to know essentially the same question:...
The Future of Energy Storage & Microgrids
As electric utility companies look to drastically reduce their CO2 emissions over the next several decades, significant steps are already being taken to begin modernizing the grid. Microgrids represent a key component of that modernization. A microgrid is a localized...
Power, Data, and Infrastructure: Critical Components in Smart City Creation
By Thomas McElroy, Level-1 Global Solutions The term “smart city” has been used for years, especially by visionaries talking about the potential for smart cities to reimagine everything from health concerns to city utility allocation. While smart cities are no longer...
A Conversation About the Respiratory Health of Your Construction Teams
Did you know June is National Safety Month? Recognized by the National Safety Council, June is the perfect time to evaluate, refine, and advocate for safer practices in the workplace and at home. It’s crucial to bring those conversations about safety to the...
Five Bargaining Strategies for Success
By Bill Sanders and Frank Mobus, Mobus Creative Negotiating In the scene below, from the comedy classic Monty Python’s Life of Brian, our hero is on the run from a phalanx of Roman soldiers. He races into a crowded marketplace, spies a vendor’s stall, and grabs an...
New Resource to Increase the Pipeline of Workers in Energy Efficient Construction
By Gwen Brown, Interstate Renewable Energy Council When it comes to running a successful construction project, having a skilled and well-trained workforce is essential. Yet, difficulty filling these types of roles with qualified workers has been an ongoing challenge...
There’s a Construction Boom Coming . . . Are You Ready?
By Barry B. LePatner, Esq., LePatner & Associates LLP, and Insights+ LLC As we begin the slow process of rising beyond COVID-19’s horrific impact on our nation’s economic and social framework, the nation’s construction industry and the real estate world that...
