Construction Job Openings Increased By 25,000 in April

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The construction industry had 259,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 25,000 last month and are up by 52,000 from the same time last year.  “This release of April data suggests that contractors are increasingly struggling to fill open positions,” said ABC chief economist Anirban Basu. “Fewer construction workers were laid off in April … Read more

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Gale Associates Leads Historic Restoration of Barnstable Superior Courthouse

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Gale Associates, a consulting engineering firm specializing in building enclosure consulting and historic preservation, is leading the evaluation, design and construction administration for the historic restoration of the Barnstable Superior Courthouse building enclosure. Gale was retained by Barnstable County, Massachusetts for the $7 million restoration project in coordination with the Massachusetts Trial Court and ClearPath Advisors, the owner’s project manager. Homer Contracting was awarded the project and will begin construction in July 2026, with work continuing through summer 2027. Constructed in 1831-1832, the courthouse has served as the seat of justice on Cape Cod for nearly 200 years. Designed in … Read more

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Hoar Construction Breaks Ground on Rehabilitation Hospital Outside of Chattanooga

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Hoar Construction announced the groundbreaking of the 54,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee, outside of Chattanooga. Hoar is serving as general contractor for construction of the inpatient hospital, which is set to open in spring 2027 and is being developed by The Sanders Trust, with Lifepoint Health as the owner and in partnership with CommonSpirit. The rehabilitation hospital will house 40 beds, with 12 beds used for patients with brain injuries. Amenities curated to encourage patient activity and assist with rehabilitation into daily life include a courtyard with a bocce ball court, pickleball court and chipping green; an Activities of … Read more

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MAX USA Announces Score Tools, Score Goals Summer Promo

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MAX USA kicks off its Score Tools, Score Goals summer promo. From June 1 through July 31, receive a free MAX Soccer Ball with every qualifying tool order. Qualifying products include: SN883RH3 – SuperFramer 21 Degree Framing Full Round Head Stick Nailer up to 3 1/4 inches is an ideal choice for a variety of applications such as framing, sheathing, decking, sub-flooring and furring. SN890CH3/34 – SuperFramer 34 Degree Framing Offset/Clipped Head Stick Nailer up to 3 1/2 inches is angled with a unique safety equipped 34-degree magazine. This tool is equipped with a swivel plug to alleviate the tangling … Read more

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S. M. Wilson & Co. Receives 2026 Quality Concrete Award for Northwest R-1 School District Bond Program

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The Concrete Council of St. Louis & American Concrete Institute Missouri Chapter has awarded S. M. Wilson & Co. a 2026 Quality Concrete Award for the Proposition S  Bond Program projects for Northwest R-1 School District. S. M. Wilson was the Construction Manager at Risk for the bond program, which included updates to every campus in the district. Precast concrete panels were used in the construction of multi-purpose storm shelter additions at multiple schools. The Quality Concrete Awards celebrate the craftsmanship, innovation and technical excellence behind the region’s most impactful work. S. M. Wilson constructed an athletic gym addition at House Springs Elementary School, … Read more

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