AIA TAP Innovation Award Recipients Selected

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community has developed the AIA TAP Innovation Awards to honor state of the art of the design, delivery and management of the built environment as enabled by advanced processes and technologies. TAP has spearheaded efforts to highlight case studies from the profession in the harnessing of Building Information Model technology and processes to further design, construction and project excellence. The AIA TAP Innovation Awards emphasizes how this array of new practices and technologies will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases Between March and April, AGC Reports

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Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia between April 2014 and April 2015 and in 30 states and D.C. between March and April, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that even as construction employment continues to expand, workforce shortages and infrastructure funding challenges threaten future growth. “The latest data show that construction is growing across most of the country but the gains remain uneven by month and state,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Construction employment grew faster than overall employment … Read more

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The Weitz Company Launches Denver Special Projects Group

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DENVER, Colo. — The Weitz Company recently launced a Special Projects Group within its Denver, Colorado office. This expansion of Weitz commercial construction offerings will be led by Jeff Lehman. The Weitz-Colorado Special Projects Group will be set up to handle a variety of projects, including tenant improvement work, building construction under $5 million and structural modifications. Lehman will be involved during the preconstruction and construction of projects to ensure a seamless process to project completion. His more than 26 years of experience in the construction industry will be an asset to clients as he provides project oversight, strategic project … Read more

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Kraus-Anderson Adds to Management Staff

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has added to its growing management staff with the naming of three superintendents. Rick Lund – general superintendent Lund has been named general superintendent. He has worked for KA since 1989, most recently as project superintendent. In his new position, Lund will work with the owners and project managers to oversee the day-to-day supervision and management of KA’s construction activities, including scheduling, coordination, safety and quality control. He holds several certifications, including those in healthcare construction and OSHA. Johnson comes to KA from McGough and from Ryan Companies, where he was a senior project … Read more

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Architecture Billings Remain Stuck in Winter Slowdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Riding a stretch of increasing levels of demand for thirteen out of the last fifteen months, the Architecture Billings Index dropped in April for the second month this year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the April ABI score was 48.8, down sharply from a mark of 51.7 in March. This score reflects a decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 60.1, up … Read more

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