Construction Employment Conditions Vary Widely Between September 2015, 2016

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Construction employment conditions varied widely by metro area between September 2015 and September 2016 as contractors in many areas struggled to find qualified workers while others contending with shrinking public budgets for infrastructure, according to a new analysis of federal employment data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new data shows the need to enact career and technical education reforms along with infrastructure funding. “Overall, the employment picture for construction workers is positive—the number of metro areas adding construction jobs in the past year was more than triple the number that lost jobs,” … Read more

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Rider Levett Bucknall Releases Q3 USA Construction Report

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – In its latest quarterly survey of U.S. construction costs, international property and construction cost-consultant firm Rider Levett Bucknall reports that construction spending in the United States is on track to increase approximately 6 percent in 2016. Overall, the national average increase in construction costs for the quarter was approximately 1.5 percent. While spending is falling short of the robust 20 percent growth seen by select segments of the industry in 2015, the outlook for the construction field is reasonably favorable, notes the report. Continued low interest rates, rising consumer confidence and healthy job growth also contribute to … Read more

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O’Hare Runway Wins Project of the Year Award from CMAA

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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Construction Management Association of America has named a new runway built at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, as 2016 Project of the Year. The award for runway 10R-28L was presented to the Chicago Department of Aviation and WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff in October at the 2016 CMAA National Conference and Trade Show Industry Recognition Dinner. The runway also received CMAA’s Project Achievement Award for infrastructure with constructed value greater than $150 million. WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff served as construction manager for runway 10R-28L. The project is part of the multi-billion dollar O’Hare Modernization Program led by the CDA. Runway … Read more

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NoteVault Adds New Features in Latest Notes! Release

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NoteVault recently added new features now available in the most recent update of Notes!, its construction daily reporting and communication software application for Android and iOS. The Notes! application allows construction professionals to conveniently speak notes, take videos, pictures and observations in real-time with professional daily report output to give important activities greater visibility. With the update to Notes!, the software is easier to use and increases the details teams can share and communicate. The update’s new enhancements include the ability to view video notes; video attribution to list person and company name; capability to select and add multiple photos … Read more

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New Mi-T-M Inverter Generator Provides Clean, Quiet Power

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Mi-T-M Corporation has released the new 3000 Watt Inverter Generator. Designed with inverter technology, the new 3000 watt generator provides clean and quiet power for jobsites, as well as camping and recreational activities. Compact and easy to move, this generator features a 212cc Mi-T-M overhead valve engine with low-oil shutdown and recoil start. Its insulated side panels reduce noise, making this inverter an efficient and cost-effective quiet power source in noise-restricted areas. With 3000 watts of power, use it on jobsites to power your tools and charge your battery packs with the DC/battery charging capabilities. Copper windings and an alternator … Read more

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