Construction Employment Increases Year-Over-Year, Contractors Concerned About Transportation Funding

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Construction employment expanded in 232 metro areas, declined in 66 and was stagnant in 60 between April 2014 and April 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said even as contractors in many parts of the country continue to expand their payroll, many firms remain concerned about the potential impacts of federal transportation funding shortfalls. “Demand, particularly from private sector clients, has rebounded enough that many firms have been steadily expanding their headcount during the past twelve months,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But … Read more

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Skanska Appointed Preferred Bidder for LaGuardia Airport Terminal Replacement Project

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LaGuardia Gateway Partners, in which Skanska is a partner, has been selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as the preferred bidder on the Terminal Replacement Project at LaGuardia Airport. The PPP-contract includes taking over operations of the existing Central Terminal Building and designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining a new replacement terminal for a lease term through 2050. The selection enables LaGuardia Gateway Partners to enter into negotiation with the client in order to finalize the lease agreement and begin the process of achieving commercial and financial close. The project is expected to be financed … Read more

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Clark Receives Disney’s First Construction Services Award

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GLENDALE, Calif. — Earlier this year, Clark Construction received the 2014 Disney West Coast Design & Construction Services Award. This is the first year that Disney has given the award and Clark is the first-ever recipient. The award, which is voted on by Disney’s national and global construction personnel, recognized Clark’s performance on recent projects, as well as Clark employees’ commitment to client service. Walt Disney Imagineering’s executives, David Van Wyk, vice president of project management and Craig Russell, co-executive leader, described Clark as one of their most important and valued partners. In 2013, Clark delivered the 13-acre Cars Land … Read more

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Knutson Awarded Two Treasure Island Renovation and Addition Projects

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Knutson Construction has been selected to be the design-builder on two projects for Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, Minnesota. Renovation of the Tradewinds Buffet begins June 1 and will include a complete demolition of the existing buffet. Knutson will also be adding a water park. This new addition will include water slides, a lazy river, a recreational swimming pool and an adult pool with a swim-up bar. The addition will also include an upscale spa and salon. The construction team will be led by Dave Bastyr, principal in charge; Chris Lyles, project manager; Linnea … Read more

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Mitchell Industrial Contractors, Brasfield & Gorrie Receive Safety Award

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Naval Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division recently presented Mitchell Industrial Contractors, Inc./Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, a joint venture, with its quarterly FEAD Cherry Point Walt Baer Safety Award and Safety Letter of Recognition. The joint venture received the award for its excellent safety performance, proactive approach and ongoing commitment to safety on the Cherry Point P163 Marine Air Support Squadron Complex project in Cherry Point, North Carolina. To date, the joint venture has completed work on the Cherry Point P163 Marine Air Support Squadron Complex with zero DART (days away, restricted or transferred) incidents. Also, the … Read more

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