Construction Spending Level Climbs in May

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Total construction spending climbed modestly in May as growth in residential and public construction offset a drop in private nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials predicted that spending would remain uneven through the second half of 2013. “Hesitancy by private owners to commit to new construction, along with continuing shrinkage in public budgets, will keep the recovery weaker than it otherwise would be,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “On the plus side, both new residential spending and improvements to existing homes will keep some … Read more

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Gilbane to Provide Construction Management for High School Consolidation

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GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Gilbane Building Company has been selected to provide construction management-at-risk services to the town of Enfield, Conn., for the consolidation of the town's two existing high schools, Enfield High School and Enrico Fermi High School. The project consists of a 147,700-square-foot addition to Enfield High School, along with a 165,000-square-foot renovation of the existing school. The project will be completed in phases with 800 students remaining on campus during construction. After completion, students from Enrico Fermi High will transfer to the new Enfield Consolidated High School, which will accommodate as many as 1,700 students. “We are thrilled … Read more

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Construction Employment, Job Growth Increase

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Construction employment increased in 185 out of 339 metropolitan areas between May 2012 and May 2013, declined in 115 and was stagnant in 39, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the number of metro areas adding jobs, and the pace at which construction employment is expanding in those metro areas continues to grow. “It appears that the months-long growth in private sector demand for a host of residential and non-residential construction work is finally translating into significant numbers of new construction jobs in many parts … Read more

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C.W. Driver Receives 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

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PASADENA, Calif. — C.W. Driver has recently been recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as one of the 15 recipients of the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of guard and reserve employees. These employers distinguished themselves among the 2,899 nominations received from guardsmen and reservists. C.W. Driver was nominated by an employee and member of the Navy Reserve, who cited the company's efforts in sending letters and care packages to deployed employees, hosting send-off and welcome home parties and support … Read more

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OSHA Announces Safety Stand-Down in New York, New Jersey

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers in New York and New Jersey to participate in a safety stand-down held from June 24 to July 3. The OSHA safety stand-down will focus on preventing falls within the construction industry by partnering with contractors, unions and workers to distribute safety information to more than 4,000 organizations. “Falls continue to be the leading cause of worker deaths, and we need to ensure that top-level management remains committed to supporting effective injury prevention programs” said Robert Kulick, OSHA’s regional administrator in New York. … Read more

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