A 60-student private school considers relocating to downtown Hartford, potentially helping address the city's office vacancy challenges while providing educational opportunities in the urban core. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
Connecticut enacts comprehensive climate legislation establishing new environmental standards and sustainability requirements that will impact construction practices, building codes, and development projects across the state. Source: nature.org
Stamford's Pacific House receives state funding for affordable housing development, supporting the organization's mission to provide shelter and transitional housing services for homeless and at-risk individuals in Fairfield County. Source: patch.com
Workers at Framatome's Richland nuclear fuel production facility successfully vote to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, motivated by desires for better working conditions, workplace safety improvements, and stronger voice in employment matters. Source: tricitiesbusinessnews.com
Five projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors receive recognition as finalists in the prestigious Associated General Contractors Keystone Awards, with Guarantee Electrical and PayneCrest Electric earning honors for construction excellence, continuing a tradition of 115 IBEW/NECA projects honored since 1997. Source: labortribune.com
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com
An IBEW member shares their personal journey addressing mental health challenges in the electrical industry, working to reduce stigma and encourage fellow workers to seek help, as part of the union's broader commitment to member wellness and support programs. Source: ibew.org
Communities in coal-dependent regions, including areas of Pennsylvania, confront the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic transition as the energy sector evolves, requiring comprehensive strategies for environmental justice and workforce development. Source: selc.org
Hartford Public Library enters phase two of major renovations following flood damage repairs, adding an adult education center for immigrants, new event spaces for community programs, and technology training facilities with completion expected in early 2026. Source: fox61.com
Norwalk's Meadow Gardens affordable housing project secures significant state funding to support the development of much-needed residential units, addressing the region's housing affordability crisis and providing options for low-income families. Source: patch.com