Construction Spending Reaches Four-Year Peak in October

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An unusual surge in public construction in October pushed total construction spending to its highest level since May 2009 despite a dip in both private residential and nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged lawmakers in Washington to make water and surface transportation investment a top federal priority. “Nearly every category of public construction increased in October, according to the preliminary census figures, although for the first 10 months of 2013 combined, public spending continues to lag the 2012 year-to-date total,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s … Read more

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AGC Reports on October Construction Employment Data

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Construction employment expanded in 215 metro areas, declined in 74 and was stagnant in 50 between October 2012 and October 2013, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials added that despite the widespread jobs gains, construction employment remains below peak levels in 315 metro areas. “October was a good month for construction employment in many parts of the country,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “It will take many more months of strong jobs gains before construction employment returns to peak levels in many parts of … Read more

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ABC of the Carolinas Honors Brasfield & Gorrie for Excellence in Construction

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced that it is recipient of honors from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas. During an awards ceremony this week, Brasfield & Gorrie received three first-place Eagle Awards, the Carolinas Green Award, the Free Enterprise Award and the prestigious Project of the Year award. “This honor really belongs to our project teams, subcontractors, clients and business partners for their significant contributions to these outstanding projects,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Regional Vice President and Division Manager Scott Duckworth. The three projects recognized by ABC of the Carolinas with first-place Eagle awards are Moses … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases Amid Efforts to Pass Infrastructure Bills

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Construction employment increased in 39 states over the past 12 months, the most widespread gains since April 2012, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said action on needed infrastructure investments for water and transportation projects would help support continued employment growth for the industry. “It is encouraging that three-quarters of the states are now adding construction jobs on a year-over-year basis,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “Employment increases are still intermittent in too many states, however, and nearly all states are far below their pre-recession highs.” … Read more

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Stevens Construction Completes Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Stevens Construction has completed construction of Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers in Florida, the children’s dental practice of Dr. Tim Verwest, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Located at 8016 Summerlin Lakes Drive, the 7,903-square-foot facility features four private treatment rooms, eight patient dental bays to serve children and teens, consultation rooms, administrative offices and game area. Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers features unique three-dimensional character sculptures throughout the facility, including a 20-foot-tall whale riding a jeep which appears to be crashing out of the building exterior and a 16-foot tall underwater scene in the dental bay. … Read more

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