Nov 18, 2025 | First Energy, General, Industry
New 1,200-Megawatt Natural Gas Facility Planned FirstEnergy has announced plans to pursue approval for the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant in West Virginia. According to FirstEnergy Board Chair, President, and CEO Brian Tierney,...
Oct 30, 2025 | Community, General, Industry
New Investment Options for Skilled Workers and Trades Professionals On October 23, at the IBEW Local 466 Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack unveiled new features for the Jumpstart Savings Program. The program will soon transition from...
Aug 18, 2025 | General, Industry
Building a Major Wind Energy Project in Hampshire County The West Virginia Building and Construction Trades, together with the North Central Building and Construction Trades Council, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Competitive Power Ventures (CPV)...
May 16, 2025 | Carpenters, Carpenters, Industry
Every April, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) organizes its annual Tax Fraud Days of Action to raise awareness about the devastating impact of employer tax fraud and wage theft in the construction industry. This multi-day campaign...
May 13, 2025 | Government, Industry
Major Economic Development Project in Jefferson County Earlier this year, the West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council signed a Letter of Intent with Sidewinder Enterprises to build the Mountain Pure water bottling facility in Middleway, WV. The project...
