Nonresidential Construction Index Reaches Record High

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NRCI = 64.9 RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI announced the release of the 2014 First Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a 7.5 point increase since the 2013 fourth quarter report, as well as a 6.8 point increase from Q1 2013. This is the highest NRCI score to date. The increase in score comes from an optimistic view of a rising economy, as nearly half of the participants expect construction to grow up to 5 percent in 2014. With the increase in growth, executives are eagerly searching for talented individuals to assist and manage industry projects. Panelists with a … Read more

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Industry Leaders Pledge to Hire Over 100,000 Veterans

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ALACHUA, Fla. — Feb. 12, at the first Veterans’ Employment in Construction Symposium, First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced that a coalition of construction employers and associations have collectively pledged to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years. The symposium, held in Washington, D.C., was hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and Joining Forces. NCCER and the Build Your Future initiative were proud to have members of their military task force, who represent military, construction companies, industry leaders and associations, join them for this pioneering event. “We are proud … Read more

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USGBC Releases Top 10 States for LEED

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council released its ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED. “The list of the Top 10 States for LEED is a continuing indicator of the widespread recognition of our national imperative to create healthier, high-performing buildings that are better for the environment, as well as the people who use them every day,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “As the economy recovers, green buildings continue to provide for jobs at every professional level and skill set from carpenters to architects. I congratulate everyone in these states whose contributions to … Read more

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Q&A with Bob Tierney, General Superintendent at Tocci Building Companies

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By Chris Schmidt In this issue, Construction Superintendent visits with Bob Tierney, general superintendent at Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, Mass., where he was promoted in 2001 after seven years of exemplary performance as a superintendent. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and holds the Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License and is OSHA 30 certified. Tierney possesses a calm demeanor and ability to quickly assess and resolve problems. In his opinion, the single most important quality he would tell an aspiring superintendent he or she must possess to get the job done right is … Read more

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Skanska to Construct Cornerstone of Technology Complex at University of Connecticut

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Skanska has signed a contract with the University of Connecticut to construct the school's new Innovation Partnership Building research facility. The proposed 118,000-square-foot building will serve as the cornerstone of the University of Connecticut's new technology complex called UConn Technology Park. The building will include shared laboratories with highly specialized equipment for private researchers and business entrepreneurs as they work side-by-side with University of Connecticut researchers and students. Project operations have begun and are expected to be completed in January 2017.

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