A new hotel opened in a historic downtown Cleveland building to critical acclaim, thanks to the members of the Cleveland Building Trades. In late April, the Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown officially opened for business in a building constructed in 1931; formerly owned and occupied by the Cleveland Metropolitan School[…] Read More →
The Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to announce the launching of our first video, which also coincides with the launch of our YouTube channel. The video, which can be viewed below, introduces the general public to the Cleveland Building Trades, while also highlighting several of our high[…] Read More →
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Two apprentices from Pipefitters Local 120 participated in the 2015 UA International Apprentice Competition, where each won a “Best of” award. Pipefitter Jim Primozic and Sprinklerfitter Brian Price did not claim the most coveted award at the International contest, but each was recognized for their hard work and effort. The[…] Read More →
Two apprentices from Cleveland’s Pipefitters Local 120 took first place in competition at the 2015 UA Regional Apprenticeship Contest held in Indianapolis earlier this month. Apprentices Jim Primozic and Brian Price proved to be the region’s best of the best in the Pipefitting and Sprinklerfitting trades, respectively. The two displayed the best craftsmanship[…] Read More →
Cleveland’s Pipefitters Local 120 represented themselves – and the city’s union construction trades – well at the 2015 UA State Apprenticeship Competition last week, winning two of the five disciplines for which the state’s best of the best apprentices were judged. Held from April 21-23 at UA Local 50’s Piping[…] Read More →
A new partnership between the Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council (CBCTC) and Cleveland Public Schools will give students from Max Hayes High School a chance to learn from the best, and work with them too. The agreement signed by CBCTC, the City of Cleveland, and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District[…] Read More →
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Despite the cold winter weather, construction continues on the newest landmark set to adorn the Cleveland skyline. The 32-story Convention Center Hotel, to be operated by Hilton Worldwide, will connect the Cleveland Convention Center and the Global Center for Health Innovation to form a hub for downtown Cleveland and residents. The hotel is[…] Read More →
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