By Marty Mulcahy
Managing Editor
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Michigan construction outlook, 2006
22 Michigan Hardhats die on-the-job in 2004
There were 17 construction worker fatalities in Michigan in 2005 - a welcome reduction from the 22 Hardhats who were killed on the job in 2004. ..
Numbers reveal the state of Michigan construction
Following are some facts and figures about the construction industry in the State of Michigan, brought to light by Odell Jones III, chairman of the Associated General Contractors, Greater Detroit Chapter, and president of JOMAR Building Co. ..
U-M modernizes LS&A Building
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan's Literature Science and the Arts (LS& A) Building was built in 1948. Since then, technology, knowledge and educational techniques have advanced by leaps and bounds, but the building hasn't. ..
Noise associated with high blood pressure, stroke
"If losing your hearing isn't enough of a reason to use hearing protection, a new study provides additional motivation. The study shows that on-the-job noise contributes to high blood pressure which, in turn, can cause heart disease or stroke." ..
Wal-Mart's P.R. effort can't mask lousy deal for taxpayers
By Andrew Korfhage ..
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Recent Posts
- State AFL-CIO gives nod to to Whitmer for governor
- Falsely accused jobless claimants to get another day in court
- NMU invites students for a stay in The Woods
- Congress gets to work on multi-employer pension reform plan
- Senate party-line vote gives GOP majority on labor board
- Insulators urge: 'Unite for a Cure' for mesothelioma
- State review continues of petitions aimed at repealing prevailing wage
- Cadillac Tax delayed again; should be shelved permanently
- BWL spreading lots of capital for construction in our capital city
- Construction employment hums along in Michigan