Industry and IBEW News

$88M Construction Loan for Greenwich Multifamily

https://commercialobserver.com/2026/01/santander-bank-88m-construction-loan-connecticut-multifamily/

Santander Bank provided $88 million in construction financing for Benedict Court, a 120-unit multifamily property in Greenwich. The consortium led by Lonicera Partners, Nimbus Properties, and Benedict Capital will build the development at 7-23 Benedict Place with 72 market-rate and 48 affordable units, plus 170 underground parking spaces. Completion scheduled for August 2028.

Pres Cooper : Solidarity and Safety (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/solidarity-and-safety/?ref=ew

IBEW President Kenneth Cooper and IST Paul Noble address workplace safety and violence prevention following the tragic murder of welder Amber Czech. The article emphasizes creating harassment-free workplaces, confronting mental health challenges in construction, and building a culture of safety and respect that welcomes all workers.

Local Never Forgets Where It Comes From

https://www.phillyvoice.com/ibew-local-98-never-forgets-where-it-comes-from-0599927/

IBEW Local 98 members provided Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of Philadelphia families, participated in Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, and honored fallen veterans through Wreaths Across America.

Santa Visits Local

https://labortribune.com/santa-visits-ibew-local-309-bringing-holiday-cheer/

Santa brings holiday cheer to IBEW Local 309 members and families.

Retirees Spread Holiday Cheer

https://www.kolotv.com/video/2025/12/19/ibew-local-1245-retirees-spread-holiday-cheer/

IBEW Local 1245 retirees demonstrate the spirit of giving during the holiday season.