2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half Million, Says ABC

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The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year. “ABC estimates that the U.S. construction industry needs to attract about a half-million new workers in 2024 to balance supply and demand,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and … Read more

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Construction Completes on US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville on Redstone Arsenal

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A celebration was recently held upon completion of construction on the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville on Redstone Arsenal — the Redstone Gateway 300 building — located in Huntsville, Alabama. Robins & Morton served as the general contractor, and Nola Van Peursem Architects was the architect. The three-story building, located on Secured Gateway, features 200,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 15,000-square-foot warehouse constructed with concrete tilt-wall panels. It will be occupied by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center, enabling the agency to consolidate its workforce in one location. The facility includes a … Read more

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ALL Crane First to Get New Liebherr Rough Terrain Crane

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The newest rough terrain cranes from Liebherr are set to make their world debut in the field when the ALL Family of Companies takes delivery of the first five units. The Liebherr LRT 1130-2.1 boasts the strongest-in-class 140-USt capacity and the longest telescopic boom (197 feet) of any two-axle RT in the world. Apart from its high performance, the LRT 1130-2.1 delivers the most economical transport dimensions of its performance class, being able to be transported on conventional low-loaders anywhere in the world. Rough terrain cranes are especially in high demand for petrochemical maintenance and construction, as well as serving … Read more

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Hilti Expands Nuron Cordless Tool Lineup with Tool Fleet Management

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Hilti North America is launching new cordless tools on the 22V Nuron battery platform to fill out the portfolio and offer greater value through its subscription tool service, Fleet Management. Hilti’s latest cordless innovations will add to its wood-cutting portfolio, among others. The SC 6WP-22 Plunge saw, launching spring 2024, is designed for more precise cutting in wood, fiber board, drywall and solid surfaces. The 6½-inch saw has been engineered for cutting speed and dust-collection efficiency for a safer and more productive plunge-cutting option. The SC 6WP-22 will run along Hilti’s 55-inch track and is compatible with other tracks on … Read more

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Contractor Selected to Build New Notre Dame College in Queensland

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CIMIC Group’s Broad Construction has been selected to deliver Brisbane Catholic Education’s new Notre Dame College at Bells Creek on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Stage one of the project will open in term one of 2025, welcoming Prep to Year Three and Year Seven students. Broad Construction will deliver five state-of-the-art buildings, including an administration building, various learning spaces, sports courts, a workshop and landscaping. “This new campus will focus on providing indoor and outdoor spaces that are inclusive and accessible to all,” said Broad Construction General Manager Cyril Cahill. Early works have commenced on the new facility, … Read more

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