Construction Employment Increases, Many Areas Benefit from Growing Project Demand

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Construction employment increased in 244 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 44 and declined in 70 between March 2015 and March 2016, according to a recent analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new figures show that the construction sector, in most parts of the country, continues to recover from its years-long downturn. “With more than two-thirds of the nation’s metro areas adding construction jobs it is clear that the demand for construction is broad-based geographically and by project type,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist, adding … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and the Associated General Contractors of America Alabama Chapter recently recognized Brasfield & Gorrie at the organizations’ joint Safe Day awards banquet. Brasfield & Gorrie earned three honors for its safety program and performance. The firm received the Platinum Safety Training and Evaluation Process Award and a first-place Safe Day Eagle Award. In addition, the firm received an Innovation Award recognizing its joint venture mentoring programs and daily crew work plans. As part of Brasfield & Gorrie’s commitment to safety, the company joined other construction industry stakeholders to sponsor Safety … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces New Immersive Tech Experience Pavilion for 2017 Show

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Emerging technologies for the jobsite of the future, innovative wearables to enhance health, safety and productivity, cutting-edge skills for careers of the future and new materials to enhance our nation’s infrastructure—these are a few of the topics attendees to the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Experience pavilion might experience as they step into the future of the construction industry March 7-11, 2017. The largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries recently unveiled the new Tech Experience where attendees can actually step into the future and experience what’s new and next in the construction industry. Located in Silver Lot … Read more

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Co-Sponsor Safety Week 2016

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Safety Week is an annual industry-wide initiative organized by more than 40 national and global construction firms representing the Construction Industry Safety Initiative and the Incident and Injury-Free CEO Forum. These companies have joined forces with one purpose: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. Statistics show that each year, more than 80,000 workers are injured on construction sites across the U.S. This year’s Safety Week 2016 was given the theme, “We are Stronger & Safer Together,” highlighting the importance of collaborating across the industry to promote safety and eliminate worker injury. “Safety … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Safety Week 2016

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie joined other construction industry stakeholders in sponsoring Safety Week 2016, an industry-wide initiative that aims to help raise awareness of safety in construction. This week, May 2-6, 2016, the company has observed Safety Week 2016 with events and activities at its offices and jobsites. Aimed at increasing employee engagement in safety, Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts have been focused around the theme, “See It, Own It, Share It.” The company’s Safety Week 2016 initiatives have included a fundraising component to benefit Kids’ Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and support to children who have … Read more

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