Congratulations to Local 699 Apprentice Corey Pattison for Earning First Place at the 2017 United Association District 5 Apprenticeship Contest!

http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/06/24/unions-holds-regional-apprenticeship-contest-in-concord/

State recovers $1/6 million in unpaid overtime from Southington company

http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/southington/southingtonnews/9640761-154/state-recovers-16-million-in-unpaid-overtime-from-southington-company.html

FM Global Releases New Fire Protection Guidelines

On July 21st, FM Global released new design guidelines which they say are a more effective approach for warehouses.

http://www.fmglobal.com/page.aspx?id=907212015

Spokane weighs mandatory townhome fire sprinklers

The proposal, which is making its way through a process at the State Building Code Council, was vehemently opposed by the City Council, which passed a nonbinding resolution against it by a 6-1 vote, with only Councilwoman Candace Mumm casting a no vote.