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June 4, 2009 -The Long Beach Harbor is aiming for the initialization of more than $1.5 billion worth of construction by 2010. Construction is already proceeding on a $218 million port authority headquarters and and new $55 million Pier G office complex.

In upcoming work, piers D, E, and F will all undergo renovations.  This work is expected to cost more than $750 million and generate several thousand permanent jobs.

The Port of Long Beach redevelopment has strong support from local electrical, plumbing, and machinist unions.

Interested Long Beach contractors should contact the Port of Long Beach as soon as possible to pursue this opportunity.

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June 24, 2009 – The long-rumored Kroc Center in Long Beach has moved one step closer to reality, as the Environmental Impact report recently got approved by the city’s Planning Commission. The Kroc Center is to be a large sports facility constructed in the 6th District.

When construction finally does begin, the project could produce a few years of steady employment for selected subcontractors, including Long Beach electricians and Long Beach plumbing contractors.

Though fund-raising efforts are continuing, it has been reported that the project is still $25 million or so away from breaking ground.  Several charitable organizations have been involved in producing the money needed, and even rapper Snoop Dogg has chipped in, pledging $5 million to the Long Beach construction of the Kroc Center.

Josh Groves
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October 10, 2009 – Long Beach City College has recently received close to $2.4 million in stimulus grants, which in large-part will be used to educate local contractors about green construction practices. The program, which is to kick-off in November, is intended to not only encourage green building, but also create a knowledgeable and available workforce for the Long Beach construction industry.  LBCC expects to educate around 400 local Long Beach contractors as well as other participants.

LBCC will also be working with a number of agencies to help place workers who complete the green building programs.  The educational programs, which will also benefit from the additional $4.2 million in funding from area philanthropists, have an 18-month window in which to capitalize on the stimulus funds.  Huntington Beach contractors, as well as Garden Grove contractors, are also expected to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

jobtrio.com Staff
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March 2, 2010 – Local union construction workers in Long Beach, California won a victory this past week as Port authorities consented to a deal that guarantees prevailing wage and the hiring of local builders for the work on the $750 million Middle Harbor Redevelopment project. $150 million of work, to which the recent agreement directly applies, is set to begin later in the year. Seal Beach general contractors and Carson builders should be pleased by efforts of unions officials.

The 10-year Middle Harbor project is currently in the first phase of development.

For more details, see the Press-Telegram.

jobtrio.com Staff
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