Cedar Lake, Wheatfield contractors under fire in Hobart

HOBART | A Cedar Lake contractor faces $4,000 in fines unless he corrects mistakes made while constructing a homeowner's retaining wall.

Hobart officials looking at ways to protect residents from issues with contractors

HOBART | The city is limited in what it can do to protect residents from potential problems with contractors, City Attorney Anthony DeBonis said.

Gary man sees progress to get residents on projects

It may take a few months, but a Gary man hopes that recent protests at a construction site in his city leads to more Gary residents and minority subcontractors being tapped to work on government-funded projects.

Handful of residents want to back up sewer work in Gary

GARY | A small group of protesters sought to halt construction work on a sewer rehabilitation project Monday as a sign of displeasure with the lack of city residents on key construction projects.

Strike tactics cross line, roofing company owner says

It has been more than a week since members of a Merrillville-based union went on strike following an impasse in contract negotiations with local contractors.

Fronius anticipating end of year move-in in Portage

Manufacturing company Fronius USA could have its new North American headquarters in Portage completed and up and running by year's end, project officials said.

Fronius anticipating end of year move-in in Portage

Manufacturing company Fronius USA could have its new North American headquarters in Portage completed and up and running by year's end, project officials said.

Hobart keeps close check on contractor licensing

Homeowners hiring contractors for home repairs or projects need to do their homework or face the consequences, George Rainey said. Those could include having the project torn down or paying hefty fines.

Hobart keeps close check on contractor licensing

HOBART| Homeowners hiring contractors for home repairs or projects need to do their homework or face the consequences, George Rainey said.

Officials tout benefits of labor pacts to private sector

Union officials hope project labor agreements associated with high-profile construction in the region will help create confidence and inspire the private sector to use them.

Local building unions make a play for PLAs with municipalities, developers

A Northwest Indiana group representing unionized building and construction trade workers has a New Year's resolution to secure more job commitments for its members.