Historic $900M Green Build Expansion Opens at San Diego International Airport

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Green Build expansion at San Diego International Airport recently opened, marking the completion of the largest project in the airport’s history. The Green Build was completed on schedule and is expected to be $45 million under budget. The project was built by two joint venture teams: Kiewit/Sundt and Turner/PCL/Flatiron. The architect was HNTB. Key features include : 10 new gates to reduce terminal congestion and provide expanded, more comfortable passenger waiting areas; highlights include new seating equipped with built-in cup holders, electrical outlets and USB ports. Dual-level roadway to relieve curb-front traffic congestion by separating arriving […]

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AGC Reports on Year-Over-Year Construction Employment

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Construction employment continued its spotty improvement in July, as more states posted year-over-year gains but most states posted decreases compared with June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of labor department data. Association officials said the steady improvement in employment in many states was welcome news, but cautioned that the industry's recovery was still fragile. “Today's report shows the fragile and fragmentary nature of the industry's recovery,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “Construction employment increased in 37 states during the past 12 months — the largest number with gains since early last year […]

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U.S. Construction Machinery Exports Down 21% at Midyear 2013

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U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 21 percent during the first half of 2013, with $10.8 billion shipped to global markets compared to $13.7 billion at midyear 2012, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The AEM off-road equipment manufacturing trade group consolidates U.S. Commerce Department data with other sources into global trend reports for members. Nearly all world regions recorded double-digit declines, except Central America with a double-digit gain. Construction equipment exports for the first half of 2013, compared with midyear 2012: Exports to Europe declined 20 percent for a total $1.4 billion, and dropped 15 percent to Canada for […]

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Scaffolding Safety – Tips, Tricks and Things to Consider

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  by Mike Mumau In the construction industry, workers are the most valuable assets, making worker safety a top priority. For this reason, OSHA and ANSI guidelines are valuable tools in safeguarding the health of workers on the jobsite. However, one of the toughest and most crucial standards to enforce is fall protection/scaffolding, as scaffolding was the third most cited violation for federal OSHA standards in 2012, with the related issue of fall protection topping that list. Since OSHA was created to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths, taking its guidelines and citations into concern can only benefit worker health. […]

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Miron Construction Co. Donates $130k to Packers Heritage Trail Monument

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NEENAH, Wis. — Miron Construction Co., Inc., official provider of construction services for the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, is donating an estimated $130,000 worth of work toward construction of the Packers Heritage Trail monument, which will honor the story between the city of Green Bay and its beloved football team. The monument will feature detailed statues of famous Packers and a display wall with historical memorabilia from the Packers and the city. All this is to be placed under an iconic set of lit goal posts and a uniquely designed football plaza. The monument will become a part […]

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