Forty-Two States Add Construction Jobs Between May 2016, 2017

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Forty-two states added construction jobs between May 2016 and May 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs between April and May as firms struggle to find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data recently released. Association officials said workforce shortages appear to be impacting construction employment in parts of the country. “There is still plenty of private-sector demand for construction projects, so it is likely that some states with monthly employment declines have a shortage of workers rather than … Read more

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Inaugural ‘Commercial Construction Index’ Indicates High Revenue, Employment Expectations for 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commercial construction is in high demand across the country and contractors are confident in the trajectory of the industry, according to the USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index recently launched. Nearly all contractors surveyed – 96 percent – expect revenues to grow or remain stable this year compared to 2016, with 40 percent expecting an increase and only 3 percent expecting a decrease in revenue. The index is a new quarterly economic indicator designed to gauge what drives the commercial construction industry and its leaders, including specific issues like backlog of work, new business … Read more

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Taunton State Hospital Project Receives Preservation Award

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BOSTON, Mass. – The Taunton State Hospital WRAP (Women’s Recovery from Addictions Program) project has been awarded the Preservation Massachusetts 2017 Paul and Niki Tsongas Award. The project was recognized in the category: Best Use – Community and Social Services. The Tsongas Award recognized the renovation, which includes 17,050 square feet of the historic Taunton State Hospital’s Chambers Building, a secure facility that houses women who are recovering from addiction and substance abuse. The project was successful in transforming an outdated building on an underutilized campus into a new state-of-the-art treatment and recovery facility with 165 years of history. Project … Read more

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Miron Construction’s ‘Build Like a Girl’ Sets Up for Second Year

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NEENAH, Wis. — From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 23, Miron Construction Co., Inc. will welcome 40 female students from local classrooms to its Neenah, Wisconsin headquarters for the second annual Build Like a Girl event. The day-long program aims to showcase opportunities for women in the construction industry and combat both the severe lack of women in the field and the skills gap affecting the industry as a whole. The free event is open to seventh- through 10th-grade girls interested in learning about careers in construction. Participants’ full-day of activities will include a panel discussion with … Read more

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Hard Hat Heroes Credentialing Portal Releases Navy, Air Force Alignments

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ALACHUA, Fla. — Build Your Future’s military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, has expanded its credentialing portal by releasing alignments for two new branches: Navy and Air Force. Through this portal, veterans can apply to receive NCCER industry-recognized credentials for the construction-related training they received while in the military. With these newest additions, credentials are now available to the Army, Navy and Air Force. Since its inception on Veterans Day 2016, Hard Hat Heroes has credentialed 12-series Army veterans in crafts such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, heavy equipment operation and concrete finishing. In addition to the skilled craft credentials, some higher … Read more

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