FMI Releases Nonresidential Construction Index for the First Quarter, 2012

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RALEIGH, N.C., February 24, 2012 — FMI recently released its Nonresidential Construction Index report for the first quarter of 2012. The NRCI gained 7.8 points over last quarter to 58.1 this quarter. This positive move to start the New Year is not exactly the sign of a bull market for construction, but continuing confirmation that panelists believe that the construction activity is following the lead of the slowly improving economy. There are good signs in hiring plans for 2012, as well as construction-put-in-place predictions. However, panelists indicate that low project pricing and high competition are still driving the market place. … Read more

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U.S. construction machinery exports gain 43% in 2011

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U.S. construction equipment exports increased 43 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year for a total $23.5 billion of machinery shipped to other nations, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. This follows growth of 28 percent in 2010 after a 2009 decline of 38 percent in the depths of the recession. “Export sales continue to help U.S. construction equipment manufacturers stay open for business and sustain American jobs, especially with the domestic construction sector still recovering,” stated Al Cervero, AEM vice president construction sector. AEM and its I Make America campaign have pushed for export-friendly policies that create … Read more

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AIA, National Institute of Building Sciences to Promoting Building Industry Research, Knowledge

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding underscoring the two organizations" mutual interest in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance buildings and the desire to collaborate on issues surrounding these topics. “Through cooperation and coordination on the issues impacting the entire building community and the pursuit of high-performance buildings, the Institute and AIA can work towards improving our nation's buildings.   We are very pleased to work with AIA on such an important effort,” said Green upon signing. One of the first projects the … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Remains Positive for Third Straight Month

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of consecutive months of strengthening business conditions, the Architecture Billings Index has reached positive territory three months in a row. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the January ABI score was 50.9, following a mark of 51.0 in December. This score reflects a slight increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.2, down just a notch … Read more

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FEATURED JOB

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TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractor, IncRegional Projects Manager TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractors, headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin is growing. We are seeking a Regional Projects Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the business efforts of the TCI Select Projects Group. The successful candidate will lead new business efforts and oversee estimating, project management and marketing efforts related to these projects.   We are seeking candidates with a minimum of a four-year degree in construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. A minimum of 10 years construction related experience in a leadership or a project management role is required. … Read more

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