Construction Career Day Puts North Carolina Students in Driver's Seat

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ALACHUA, Fla. — On May 16, the Build Your Future campaign co-sponsored a Construction Career Day at the Carrabus Arena & Events Center in Concord, N.C. The event featured hands-on demonstrations in welding, electrical, plumbing, masonry and heavy equipment and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver David Starr spoke to students about his path to success through career and technical education. Close to 500 high school students also got a unique opportunity to operate many types of heavy equipment used on construction projects. All were assisted by certified operators eager to demonstrate skills to the next generation. “The opportunities provided … Read more

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HOK’s Patrick MacLeamy Elected Chairman of Construction Industry Round Table

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, has been elected national chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table for a term of one year. Also named as officers of the Construction Industry Round Table were: Steven T. Halverson, president and CEO of The Haskell Co. as vice chairman and Joseph M. Cibor, president of Fugro Consultants, Inc. as treasurer. Robert E. Alger, CEO and president of The Lane Construction Corp., will continue on the Executive Committee as immediate past chairman. MacLeamy is chairman and CEO of HOK, an architectural design firm. A pioneer in leveraging technology and collaboration to improve design … Read more

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Local and National Construction Leaders Comment on Latest Numbers

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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — The nation’s construction industry unemployment rate fell to 14.5 percent, down from 17.2 percent in March and 17.8 percent in April, according to the May 4 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department. Year over year, the construction industry has added 63,000 jobs or 1.1 percent. “The nation’s economy has managed to regain some semblance of momentum since last September, which should ultimately translate into better news for the construction industry,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. The nonresidential building construction sector has added 6,000 jobs, a 0.9 percent increase year-over-year as April employment stood at … Read more

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AEM Hall of Fame Nominations Open in June 2012

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces the 2012 AEM Hall of Fame program. Online nominations will open in June; check the website for details (www.aemHallofFame.com). The AEM Hall of Fame honors the individuals who have invented, built and led the off-road equipment industry. In recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these standard bearers, the Hall of Fame helps ensure the industry’s rich legacy continues and inspires the leaders of tomorrow. By highlighting the industry’s legacy of progress, the AEM Hall of Fame also promotes greater public understanding and appreciation of the importance of the off-road equipment industry to global economic … Read more

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AGC Releases Latest Construction Employment Data

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Construction employment remained on a seesaw in April as only 19 states added jobs, 28 states and the District of Columbia had declines and three states maintained March employment levels, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. The year-over-year figures showed a similar but slightly better pattern, association officials added, as 22 states and D.C. posted construction employment increases between April 2011 and 2012. while 27 lost jobs and employment was unchanged in Rhode Island. “The close balance between job gainers and losers among states reflects the sluggish growth in construction nationally,” … Read more

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