Construction Hiring Historically Slow in December, Lowest Since April 2020 Says ABC

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The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, 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 are down by 217,000 from the same time last year. “Construction industry hiring slowed to an unprecedented pace in December,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “The hiring rate fell to 3.6% for the month, the lowest level on record aside from the pandemic-affected … Read more

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Barton Malow Promotes Alan Blanchette, Kevin Zeleji to Vice President Roles

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Barton Malow has promoted Alan Blanchette to vice president of project delivery and Kevin Zeleji to vice president of field services. Blanchette is an experienced construction professional with a demonstrated history of working on large complex projects, notably in the automotive industry. He began his career with Barton Malow in 1982 as a carpenter. In 1991, he left to become a superintendent at another construction company, then returned to Barton Malow in June 2002, with his second stint spanning nearly 23 years and including superintendent and project director roles. Zeleji started at Barton Malow in 2006 as a cost engineer … Read more

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Milestone Achieved for The Winslow Residential Community in Florida

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Mast Capital real estate development and investment firms, in partnership with BLG Capital Advisors, recently topped off its upscale residential rental community, The Winslow, located in North Fort Myers, Florida. The community broke ground in March 2024 and is slated for completion in late summer of this year, and will deliver 320 contemporary residential units in the growing neighborhood. With construction led by general contractor Kaufman Lynn, the garden-style residential community will consist of three- and four-story apartment buildings surrounded by lush landscaping in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Designed by Humphrey’s & Partners Architects, the new rental community will offer a … Read more

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Mercer Mass Timber Powers Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Home Office

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Mercer Mass Timber recently played a key role in the construction of Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas — the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States. The installation of the mass timber panels began in spring 2024 and is now fully complete. Shawmut Design and Construction and Layton Construction selected MMT to provide cross-laminated timber and glue-laminated timber for two major sections of the campus, opening in late 2025 to early 2026. Zone 1: Four hybrid mass timber buildings (four stories each) totaling 897,500 square feet of office space and parking decks Zone 3: Additional offices … Read more

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3 Considerations to Combat Equipment Theft

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By Erik Webb One of the challenges faced by construction superintendents is site security and equipment theft, which can lead to financial loss, project delays and safety hazards. According to the American Rental Association, loss due to equipment theft is estimated at $100 million annually. Equipment that is easy to load on a trailer, such as telehandlers or scissor lifts, are some of the most often targeted. Beyond the direct financial impact, there are indirect costs associated with increased insurance rates and delayed timelines. The responsibility for reporting and recovery typically involves multiple parties, including the site superintendent, in addition … Read more

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