Skanska USA Building Commits to CHIPS Women in Construction Framework

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Skanska USA’s building operations has adopted the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework and support for the Million Women in Construction initiative. Launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Million Women in Construction initiative seeks to expand the U.S. construction workforce by “increasing the participation of women and economically disadvantaged individuals” in the construction industry over the next decade. As part of this initiative, the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework identifies five best recruiting and retention practices and commits companies to work with all stakeholders in these areas. The CHIPS Women in Construction Framework centers on five practice areas: 1) … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Appoints Anthony Armento as Senior Preconstruction Executive

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Anthony Armento has joined Gilbane Building Company as senior preconstruction executive in the company’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. In his role, he will oversee the daily operations of the preconstruction department. He will report to Jim Gibson, vice president of preconstruction, who will continue leading the overall strategy and advancement of the preconstruction and purchasing departments. Armento comes to Gilbane after spending the last 17 years with a local competitor, where he had roles in estimating and purchasing. He most recently served as the senior preconstruction director for its Philadelphia operations, where he was responsible for overseeing estimating and purchasing, recruiting … Read more

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AGC: Construction Firms Add 25,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

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The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the industry remains finding enough workers to keep pace with demand and urged public officials to boost support for construction education and training programs. Construction employment in July totaled 8.3 million, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 25,000 from June. The sector has added 239,000 jobs or 3% during the past 12 months, nearly double the 1.6% increase for total … Read more

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Mark Rothko Pavilion at Portland Art Museum Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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A topping out ceremony was recently held to celebrate the completion of the steel structure for the Portland Art Museum’s new Mark Rothko Pavilion. Opening fall 2025, the pavilion is the centerpiece of PAM’s major $111-million campus transformation that will renovate or add nearly 100,000 square feet to the museum and add new visitor amenities that address the needs of more diverse audiences. During the ceremony, the top roof beam was placed for the nearly 22,000 square-foot pavilion, which will provide a new transparent and welcoming front door to the museum. Guests were invited to commemorate the event and had … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Sacramento International Airport’s New Pedestrian Walkway

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Balfour Beatty has started construction activities to deliver Sacramento International Airport’s Pedestrian Walkway project as part of Sacramento Department of Airports’ SMForward program. Once complete, the new walkway will support traveler growth well into the future by connecting SMF’s Terminal B to Concourse B via a skybridge, providing the ability for passengers to walk or ride the airport’s existing automated people mover. The project is scheduled completion in 2025. Balfour Beatty is executing a Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method to construct the SMF Pedestrian Walkway, a first for a major project in Sacramento County, California. The project team will deliver … Read more

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