ALACHUA, Fla. — 2015 marks the fourth year of the Louisiana Workforce Commission and NCCER's Build Your Future partnership for construction recruitment and image enhancement in the state of Louisiana. Since the Build Your Future/Build Louisiana initiative began in 2011, NCCER training module completions have increased by approximately 94 percent throughout the state. Additionally, NCCER training level completions within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System have risen by an astounding 145 percent. Statistics like these show there is a great deal of interest in construction across the state, but individuals are not always aware of career opportunities or how … Read more
Construction Employment Increases, Industry Worries About Tight Labor and Public Markets
Construction employment expanded in 249 metro areas, declined in 56 and was stagnant in 53 between March 2014 and March 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new data comes as many firms remain worried about tightening labor markets and declining public-sector investments in infrastructure and other projects. “Many firms are caught between trying to cope with labor shortages while also wondering whether Washington will figure out how to pay for needed infrastructure reforms,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Even as construction demand … Read more
Antonucci Science Complex at Fitchburg State University Dedicated
BOSTON, Mass. — Fitchburg State University's Antonucci Science Complex was recently dedicated. The $57-million complex is composed of the newly renovated 45,000-square-foot Condike Wing and a new, 55,000-square-foot addition, both of which were delivered by BOND. The Antonucci Science Complex is named after President Robert V. and Jeanne S. Antonucci. Robert Antonucci has served as president of Fitchburg State for 12 years, and will retire in June. He has devoted his tenure to investing in improved campus facilities and infrastructure, developing a new strategic plan and completing an unprecedented number of major capital projects, including the science complex. Jeanne … Read more
BCCI Construction Brings Life to West Coast Canon Experience Center
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BCCI Construction Company recently renovated Canon’s 42,000-square-foot Experience Center and showroom, which offers an array of services, as well as educational and technical support for professionals and amateurs alike. BCCI was responsible for core and shell renovations to the 1973 building, as well as a complete interior build-out to transform the space into an innovative, hands-on facility serving’s Canon’s West Coast customers. With the help of BCCI’s Sustainability team, the Canon Experience Center was awarded LEED-NC Gold certification. BCCI utilized a turn-key, design-build approach, hiring the design and construction teams to effectively align the project budget … Read more
Record Numbers of Construction Workers to Get Prevention Message in 2015 National Fall Safety Stand-Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beginning yesterday, a record number of companies and workers around the country are expected to join the Occupational Safety and Health Administration over the next two weeks in the second annual National Fall Safety Stand-Down to focus on preventing these tragic deaths and catastrophic deaths and injuries. “Last year's Stand-Down was a big success. More than 5,000 employers talked about fall protection with more than a million workers. It was a tremendous commitment to safety on the part of businesses and workers alike. I am confident that we can do even better this year,” said U.S. Secretary … Read more





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