AGC Reports on Construction Employment for Year Ending 2013

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Construction employment expanded in 192 metro areas, declined in 84 and was stagnant in 63 between December 2012 and December 2013, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that even with so many metro areas adding jobs for the year, 20 metro areas topped previous construction employment peaks for the month. “Growing demand for apartment and single-family construction was behind a lot of the growth in most metro areas last year,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist, noting that private residential construction spending soared by 18 … Read more

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OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The proposal would also extend to the same date the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. OSHA issued a final standard on requirements for cranes and derricks in construction work on Aug. 9, 2010. The standard requires crane operators on construction sites to meet one of four qualification/certification options by Nov. 10, 2014. After OSHA issued the standard, a … Read more

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TCA Announces New Board Members

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MT. VERNON, Iowa — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has elected three new board members for the 2014 year. The new board members were announced at the TCA's annual meeting, which took place at the 2014 World of Concrete in January. Elected to three-year terms on the board for the first time are: Tim Manherz: operations manager, TAS Commercial Concrete (Houston, Texas) Luke Eliot: general manager, BD Stevens Limited (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada) Mark Reed: president, E.E. Reed Construction (Houston, Texas) “These new members bring extensive industry experience to the table and are well-respected leaders in their markets,” said Mitch Bloomquist, … Read more

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The Austin Company Names New Area Superintendent

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The Austin Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, continues its growth with the addition and development of several associates. Among additions is Craig Haworth, who joined the company's Atlanta, Ga. office as area superintendent. He has more than 33 years of experience in construction, ranging from form setting through landscaping completion. Haworth is a Licensed Southern California Electrical Contractor. Earlier in his career, he developed numerous custom residences, while also running an electrical contracting company. His project experience includes financial institutions, post offices, street widening, extensive underground utility conversions and high-end residences. Following a recent three-month sojourn in Eastern Australia, he … Read more

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Largest Notre Dame Project a ‘Crossroads’ of Academics, Student Life and Athletics

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The University of Notre Dame recently announced the largest building project in its 172-year history, integrating the academy, student life and athletics with the construction of more than 750,000 square feet in three new buildings attached to the west, east and south sides of the University's iconic football stadium, at a projected cost of $400 million. The Campus Crossroads Project will add significant academic space at the same time the university is hiring 80 new faculty to build on Notre Dame's existing strengths. “The integrated nature of this project will maintain the compact walkability of campus, facilitate deeper connection and … Read more

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