Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March

  • Posted on

The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 57,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 12,200 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential building added the most jobs, increasing by 4,500 positions. Nonresidential specialty trade and heavy and civil engineering added 3,900 and 3,800 jobs, respectively, in March. The construction unemployment rate was 6.7% in March. Unemployment across all industries dropped to 4.3%, but is still 0.1 percentage … Read more

Filed under: Economic NewsTagged with: , ,

Helix Electric Secures Luxury Hotel Development

  • Posted on

Helix Electric has passed the 50% completion milestone on the $500 million Rosewood Calistoga project while also beginning construction on the Napa First Street development. The combined luxury hospitality projects represent over $750 million in investment and will create significant tourism revenue for the Calistoga and Napa communities. The milestone achievements demonstrate Helix’s expanding capabilities in luxury hospitality construction and the company’s strategic growth in Northern California’s high-end resort market. The Rosewood Calistoga features 20 private villas with 96 guestrooms across 15 separate buildings on a 118-acre hillside estate, while the Napa First Street project includes a 161-key luxury hotel and … Read more

Filed under: News, ProjectsTagged with: , ,

DBIA Engages FMI to Clarify Owner Advisor Role in Design-Build

  • Posted on

DBIA has engaged FMI Corporation to assess the owner advisor role in Design-Build and help owners better identify the skills needed for successful project delivery. As Design-Build continues to expand, particularly with the increased use of Progressive Design-Build, owners are taking on more complex responsibilities throughout project acquisition and delivery. Industry feedback has consistently highlighted variability in how the OA role is defined and executed. In many cases, no single advisor is responsible for guiding owners through the full Design-Build process, leaving gaps in coordination, decision making and overall project alignment. Without clear expectations and competencies, owners are left to … Read more

Filed under: NewsTagged with:

Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February

  • Posted on

The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February, 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 decreased by 28,000 in February and are down by 53,000 from the same time last year. “Construction hiring fell to the slowest rate on record in February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “At the same time, contractors remained reluctant to lay off workers while … Read more

Filed under: Economic NewsTagged with: , ,

ACI Honors Outstanding Contributions to Concrete Industry During Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention

  • Posted on

The American Concrete Institute announced it recognized outstanding leaders and contributors to the global concrete industry during the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. The Institute’s prestigious honors and awards celebrate individuals whose careers, research, leadership and service have significantly advanced concrete technology, education and industry practice worldwide. During the convention, ACI bestowed its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – upon five distinguished members whose careers have demonstrated exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the concrete industry and the Institute. The 2026 ACI Honorary Members are: David A. Lange Fred Goodwin Frances Griffith Ari De Paula Machado … Read more

Filed under: NewsTagged with: ,