Topics regarding layoffs at Chicago Bridge & Iron

Topics regarding layoffs at Chicago Bridge & Iron

Cameron LNG future

So any word on what we Construction crafts have to look forward to out here on the Cameron LNG project?? Rumor is takeover !!

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| 2560 views | | 9 replies (last December 29, 2017)
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CB&I is no longer an engineering company

CB&I is no longer an engineering company. CB&I is no longer an engineering company. CB&I is no longer an engineering company. CB&I is no longer an engineering company. CB&I is no longer an engineering company. CB&I is no longer an engineering... — read more 

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| 1781 views | | 8 replies (last December 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QGeNX42

This week's layoffs

We know (or assume, not sure anymore how reliable the info is) WARN notices will be filed probably today or tomorrow. Anybody knows which areas are about to get hit and how many will be affected? Working at CB&I has become a nightmare with continuous... — read more 

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| 2231 views | | 5 replies (last December 13, 2017)
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Secrecy around closings

I honestly believe that noone knows whats going on. Supposedly they are "shuttering" multiple fab shops because they have no work. They announced it at Beaumont, Laurens, El Dorado, Walker. I believe warn notices have been handed out. I've read on... — read more 

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| 1721 views | | 3 replies (last December 12, 2017)
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Future of CB&I

Lets just say i ran into a few options for work and im at an intersection. Do I leave my high paying job here at CB&I and downgrade pay by 30% or put my money on PM is going to turn this around. What happens to CB&I in 2018? Predictions?

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| 3261 views | | 20 replies (last December 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QEIF8Sw

Debt Payment Extension

"Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (the “Company” or “CB&I”) has requested, and the Administrative Agent for our credit facilities and Noteholders have agreed to, an extension of time from the previously disclosed milestone of December 8, 2017 to... — read more 

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| 3321 views | | 25 replies (last December 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QCKMT7P

CB&I is no longer an engineering company

CB&I is not an engineering company. Matter of fact, they are a disgrace to engineering. They are a purchasing and construction company. They used to be an engineering company. Instead of engineers running the show, project managers run over... — read more 

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| 1640 views | | 3 replies (last December 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QCnAavP

4th Floor Under Attack

So word is that they have started culling the herd om the 4th floor. Typical CB&I management....they leave town for a board meeting and let HR fire their most important allies...their admins! What a tot ball-less example of the "manly men" running... — read more 

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| 2820 views | | 8 replies (last December 9, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QAnO5uR

Bailout

Who is going to bailout CB&I? The taxpayers? Another fine example of American management/executives rapping a company, the employees and resources. Once they sell the technology, they have nothing to offer. They cannot build a plant. Bankruptcy in... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 11 replies (last December 6, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qzmsb5L

No news is bad news

Thought CB&I was going to make their announcement regarding who was purchasing Technology by Dec 1? So does this mean they are behind schedule due to unfavorable negotiations? If that’s the case they will bust through those debt covenants again and... — read more 

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| 2700 views | | 18 replies (last December 14, 2017)
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Restructure?

When is the new restructuring going to be announced and what are your thoughts on changes they will make? News of this was expected in the last several months, and people here in houston are wondering why It has been so silent. Any thought?

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| 2730 views | | 11 replies (last December 4, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QvUDnxQ

WHY ON EARTH WOULD ANYONE?

Rumors why would any company want to be associated with cbi Two major lawsuits Colombian Gov 4 billion and Georgia Power 2 billion

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| 1414 views | | 1 reply (November 27, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QpFGFS3

Who is buying CBI-Technology?

Rumor is that the potential buyers have been narrowed to 3; an investment firm, an EPC firm, and an owner/operator. Bechtel has been rumored as the EPC, and Aramco as the O/O.

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| 6080 views | | 13 replies (last December 16, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QpMeV4o

CBI Top the Worst

I worked 40 years for the Best Floor! Retired in 2012 Friend toldef me this company had lots of projects So I came there 2015 only to see total unreasonable idiots in management and I took action laid out their problems only to be let go in 2016 was... — read more 

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| 1970 views | | 2 replies (last November 24, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QoH4Sky

CBI is in this position for a reason...

The real problem with the company is the culture and work ethic. No one takes personal responsibility for ANYTHING. Everyone just passes the blame down the line constantly. It's exhausting and it will never change because the company is buried in... — read more 

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| 1683 views | | 4 replies (last November 28, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QmK1yMx

Looking elsewhere is grim.

I seldom hear of anyone leaving with better pay and/or benefits as nobody seems to be hiring.

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| 1250 views | | 3 replies (last November 23, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QmbClAf

how was it before?

Ive been with cbi for two years in March, and everyone talks about how things have changed over the years. I have only witnessed 'keep your head down and do your work' so I cant imagine it being anything else. Are there any employees out there who... — read more 

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| 1700 views | | 5 replies (last December 5, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QkHkB9Z

Relief at last

CB&I ALWAYS begins FEED too soon and relying on information gained from past jobs, then pounding that square information into round holes. Then they wonder why all the hours are gone and they still don't have a finished product they can present to... — read more 

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| 1430 views | | 3 replies (last December 1, 2017)
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NEW MGMT EFFECTIVE?

Do you believe CBI is on the path to an effective reorganization with the new mgmt?Will they be more effective or much the same as those they have replaced? I speculate that once this change has been put in place and we are through the first quarter... — read more 

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| 2110 views | | 6 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qj2xHg2

ITS TO LATE CBI IS DOOMED

CBI IS SUNK NOTHING TO OFFER SOLD ALL VALUABLE ASSETS ONLY DEBTS LAWSUITS AND SORRY MANAGEMENT BYE BYE BYE

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| 1240 views | | 1 reply (November 17, 2017)
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Walker ????

has anybody heard anything about the Walker shop are they about to shutdown .

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| 3631 views | | 16 replies (last December 20, 2017)
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Gloom and Doomed

Gloom and doom fills the hall Employees sit in their stalls The phone rings and they get scared Wonder if it is HR wanting to escort them out of there A company that is so corrupt Even the executives have a hard time s---ing it up. Good luck all!

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| 1040 views | | 1 reply (November 14, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qf3CMRy

Gloom and Doomed

Gloom and doom fills the hall Employees sit in their stalls The phone rings and they get scared Wonder if it is HR wanting to escort them out of there A company that is so corrupt Even the executives have a hard time s---ing it up. Good luck all!

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CB&I in Dire Straits

Morale is super low in the company now. Almost all workers are expecting a call from HR and then be escorted out as some kind of a criminal. Cameron LNG is ruined by indecisiveness of the incompetent construction managers and superintendents... — read more 

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| 2480 views | | 5 replies (last November 23, 2017)
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Clearfield

The Clearfield plant just lost 60 today November10,2017. If you still dont believe that its shutting down you are in serious denial.

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| 1550 views | | 6 replies (last November 21, 2017)
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Shaw

Are Shaw people more at risk for layoffs? We are second rate citizens here. We don't have a champion in management. Our businesses are getting discarded. And we seem to be blamed for cbis problems.

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| 1880 views | | 7 replies (last November 11, 2017)
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Employee is a Widget!

The reason there are so many haters of CB&I is because the company does not treat it's employees with dignity and respect. They view the employee as a widget. Employees and ex-employees do not respect CB&I and it's politics. Respect is something you... — read more 

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| 1540 views | | 5 replies (last November 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q81hysK

Takeover rumors

Stock is jumping. There are takeover rumors. With legs. What are you seeing?

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| 2680 views | | 13 replies (last November 15, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q8zzjP8

United Way Week?! Really???

Just how WRONG is this. CB&I is closing offices around the world, laying off people left & right....so what does CB&I do....host United Way Week....asking people to pledge money, but raffle tickets, contribute.....can a company be any more... — read more 

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| 1921 views | | 8 replies (last November 6, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Q56w2mL

The last HATERS

STUPID OR WHAT ? That is being SOLD NEED TO KEEP UP WITH WHAT IS GOING ON AT CBI HUGE LAYOFFS AHEAD!

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| 1151 views | | 1 reply (November 4, 2017)
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Who's hiring?

APTIM, TF Warren, Primoris. Any of these companies any good?

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| 1130 views | | 4 replies (last November 3, 2017)
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Earnings report

Read the earnings report. What do you find?

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| 1452 views | | 6 replies (last November 4, 2017)
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Tyler Texas Office

I wonder if they will be closing down the Tyler Texas office since technology is for sale? I wonder if Tyler has been hit with more lay offs thank what happened back in September?

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| 1451 views | | 5 replies (last November 8, 2017)
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