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2019 Construction Economic Forecast: Momentum Will Persist For Several More Quarters
Contractors Should Stay Vigilant as Longer-term Inflationary Pressures Build
U.S. economic performance has been brilliant of late. Sure, a considerable volume of negativity has surrounded issues such as the propriety of tariffs and shifting immigration policy, but the headline statistics make it clear that domestic economic performance is solid.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the U.S. labor market. As of July, there were 6.94 million available jobs in America, an all-time high, and recent months have shown 11 job openings for every 10 unemployed Americans.
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Weirton-Steubenville Corridor Sees Nation’s Highest Percentage of Construction Job Growth
The shale gas industry’s impact on the Weirton-Steubenville metropolitan area is expanding.
The Associated General Contractors of America reported the largest percentage gain in construction jobs in the nation — 26 percent, or 500 jobs — occurred in the Weirton-Steubenville corridor, which consists of Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia and Jefferson County in Ohio.
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Liquidated Damages: A Dangerous Afterthought
Owners and contractors frequently treat liquidated damages provisions as an afterthought, but they deserve to be treated as a key deal term. If a contractor breaches a contract by failing to complete the work in a timely manner, the remedy is typically an agreed upon amount or rate of liquidated damages.
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Why The Chief Human Resources Officer Is The True Hand To The CEO
Every day, we wake to another article, segment or general conversation that talks about the
war for talent
and how the
workforce skills gap
will make it tougher to hire the talent we need in the future. Is this real, or is it something else?
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The Oil And Gas Situation: Eight Predictions For 2019
This latest collapse in crude prices comes on the heels of a longer-term drop that lasted throughout October and November. From October 2 through November 30, WTI fell from $76.41/bbl to $50.93, a decline of about 33%, as it became obvious to traders and investors that the market had become significantly over-supplied despite the re-implementation of U.S. sanctions on Iran by the Trump Administration.
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Some Old Bills to Get New Look in West Virginia Legislature
Some bills that didn't pass the West Virginia Legislature last year will get a fresh perspective starting next month with the appointment of lawmakers to several key positions.
In this Aug. 20, 2018, file photo, Senate President Mitch Carmichael discusses the details of a proposed amendment with Michael A. Woelfel, D-Cabell, center, and Charles S. Trump IV, R-Morgan, left, during a special session at the Capitol building in Charleston, W.Va. In the regular legislative session that begins in January, Carmichael wants to take another look at bills that would provide free community and technical college for in-state residents and establish an intermediate court system. (Craig Hudson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some bills that failed in the West
Virginia
Legislature last year will get a fresh perspective in the upcoming session with the appointment of lawmakers to several key positions.
Republican Mitch Carmichael, who returns as Senate president in January, has appointed Dr. Tom Takubo of Kanawha County as the Senate's new majority leader and homeschool and private-school advocate Patricia Rucker of Jefferson County to head the Senate Education Committee.
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Top Stories of 2018: W.Va. Division of Highways Moving Forward in 2019 With I-70 Project
Officials with the West Virginia Division of Highways announced major highway improvements — including bridge repair and resurfacing work on Interstate 70 in Ohio County — will be taking place in 2019.
West Virginia Division of Highways officials plan to move forward with a major highway project in 2019 — which includes replacing and repairing bridges and road resurfacing work on Interstate 70 in Ohio County — after the low bid for the project came in $74 million over budget earlier this year.
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Let’s quit brainwashing kids that it’s a college degree or nothing
Too many young people are sold a bill of goods that the only road to success is a college education, writes David McGrath. In fact, vocational education — such as auto mechanics — can lead to good-paying jobs.
I had no inkling there was a problem.
The students in my college English class were working in the computer lab, where each station has a wraparound console which affords pupils the privacy they need to concentrate on their writing. But this also means I can’t see everyone at a glance, the way I do in a regular classroom.
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How Veterans Can Help Build a Stronger Construction Workforce
Employers are increasingly looking for veterans to fill available positions in their companies. This group of Americans represents a massive pool of workers highly suitable for a wide range of industries—especially the construction industry. There are currently more than 20 million veterans in the United States, and these valued individuals are being sought after for their work ethic and ability to handle stress in tough situations. Many top companies actively recruit former military personnel due to their unique set of skills and training they received while in the service.
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Trump EPA Orders Rollback of Obama-Era Power Plant Mercury Emissions Regulations
The Trump administration has targeted an Obama-era regulation credited with helping dramatically reduce toxic mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants, saying the benefits to human health and the environment may not be worth the cost of the regulation.
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The Printing Press, Ltd
The Printing Press, Ltd
. is a family-owned printing company located in Charleston, West Virginia. Founded in 1983,
The Printing Press, Ltd.
has grown steadily over the last 35 years expanding with new technology and services. We take pride in being a company large enough to meet your job's requirements, but still small enough to understand how important every little detail is.
At the
Printing Press
we work hard to provide our customers with a true one-stop-shop experience that eliminates the hassle of multiple vendors and saving your sanity. We work directly with our customers to help meet deadlines as well as your bottom line. With one of the fastest turnaround times in West Virginia, we are a "One Stop Shop" that offers the capabilities of 40" color presses, digital printing, customized promotional items and mail sorting and distribution services. From business cards and magazines to t-shirts and banners, we can meet your printing, promotional and mailing needs. We are a local company with world class capability.
Contact us today at 304-744-7949 or on the web at www.printingpressltd.com.
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White House Gallery at Kelly's Suite II
As an experienced interior designer team, we can help bring your vision to life. At the White House Gallery, we cater our designs to the specific requests of our clients, and go out of our way to make sure that the work we do is a reflection of their own tastes and preferences. And we've been at it since 2000.
As a leading interior design firm, we know what it means to provide exceptional customer service. We offer clients a unique and innovative approach to tackling all their design needs. From inception to installation — we take care of everything at unbeatable prices.
Voted Best Interior Designer of the Ohio Valley!
Recipient of Community Improvement Award for 2017
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Electric O, LLC
Technology in the electrical industry is changing rapidly. With the evolution of smart homes and always increasing automation in production the need for stable, dependable power is greater now more than ever. The infrastructure that transmit that power is constantly being worked on to keep up with that need. There are tremendous opportunities and challenges in the future of electricity. At
Electric O, LLC
we can be your value-added partner to help you take full advantage of these challenges and opportunities.
Seventy-five percent of the lines and transformers that deliver power to our homes and businesses have been in service twenty-five years or more. Much of that equipment was not designed to operate in some of the harsh weather environments we experience today. The need for families and businesses to generate their own power in case of an emergency is a reality. Make sure your home or facility is not left without power in case of an unplanned outage. We can help find affordable ways to complete emergency power projects that were not available just a short time ago. We can also show you money saving measures by monitoring your power consumption at your residence or business. We can install gear to perform predictive maintenance on critical equipment to keep lines running, so production can keep moving and expensive repair bills and unplanned outages avoided.
Electric O, LLC
is locally owned and operated. Our owners are extremely proud to be born and raised in the Ohio Valley. We are also very thankful to be blessed to live in this great country and to be fortunate enough to take advantage of all the opportunities that are present here that are not in many parts of the world. Many of these opportunities are the result of the hard-working people that have come before us. We want to honor them with our commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and our interaction with the people we meet.
Simply put,
Electric O brings power to the people of the Ohio Valley!
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Harvey Goodman Realtor Property Management
Why Work with Us?
Harvey Goodman Realtor Property Managemen
t offers the same comprehensive services and expertise that larger firms provide, but we also maintain the personal touch that we are known for in the Ohio Valley. Our Property Management services are no exception. We review your portfolio and customize a management program for your real estate. You no longer have to worry about your properties and tenants. We handle them so you can enjoy the benefits of property ownership.
As a rental property owner, you’re used to dealing with urgent or inconvenient issues springing up at any moment. You know first-hand that managing your own property can be overwhelming, and at times seem like a never-ending struggle to stay on top of things. Having to monitor everything from maintenance to compliance issues and on-time payments can be stressful. This takes a lot of time and resources, but it isn’t the only option.
Harvey Goodman Realtor Property Management
can do all of these things for you. We have the experience and dedication to bring you the best service in the area. We take care of all the day-to-day hassle so that you can enjoy the benefits of property ownership.
We Handle All:
- Marketing
- Tenant Placement
- Lease Preparation
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Rent Collection
- Eviction Filings
Emily Goodman Shortall, CPM®, ARM®, CAPS, REALTOR®
250 W Main Street
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
(p) 740-695-3131 (f) 740-695-3168
www.ohiovalleypropertymanagement.com
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OVCEC's Under Construction
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December's Under Construction is in your mailbox!! Here's whats inside....
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Industry News
Legislative Update
By Pat McCune - West Virginia/Ohio
New Optimism In Monroe County
By Jason Hamman
Protecting Your Eyes at Work
By Dr. Lee Favede
Awards & Contracts
Construction Briefs
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How the New Dropped Object Standard Is Changing Jobsite Safety
In the United States, a dropped object injures a worker every 11 minutes—equating to nearly 50,000 cases every year. For those who seek medical treatment for these types of injuries, it can cost an average of $42,000. In fact, 5 percent of all fatalities on jobsites are due to falling objects, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Our marketing campaigns can help you position your company as a leader on key industry topics.
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Click below for a listing of physical plans available in OVCEC's plan room.
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What Is the OVCEC Plan Room?
- It is a conveniently located source of construction plans for the Ohio Valley area
- It publishes a weekly Construction Report listing projects out for bid, due dates, apparent low bidders and contracts awarded
- It provides updates on projects throughout the week by email
- It provides online access to plans and specifications for your review and downloading
- It provides bidders lists
- It has staff that will get the plans you need whenever possible
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Submit Plans & Specs
As an Owner or Architect of a project, placing your project plans in the OVCEC Plan Room will help to insure the success of your project.
The Plan Room will:
- Help you publicize your project
- Increase the quantity and quality of bids you receive for your project
- Help you get addenda out to bidders
- Reduce your cost of blueprint duplication by allowing electronic submission to Plan Room Online
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