AEM Names Charlie O’Brien as Senior Vice President

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named Charlie O"Brien as senior vice president in recognition of his expanded leadership responsibilities for the association. These include activities under AEM's new strategic plan, initiated in 2012, to better serve all members" current and future business-development needs. In addition to increased responsibilities since joining AEM in 2007, O"Brien has taken a leadership role with expanded responsibilities in development of strategic initiatives to achieve the plan's Key Result Area goals and objectives, and AEM goals development to continue implementation of the strategic plan.   He was also instrumental in development of the vision for … Read more

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ABC Predicts Moderate Construction Recovery To Continue in 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2013 economic forecast for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industry, and it shows the continuation of a modest recovery for nonresidential construction next year. “ABC predicts nonresidential construction spending will expand 5.2 percent in 2013,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Given the remarkably deep reductions in nonresidential construction spending since the onset of the downturn, one would expect more robust growth during the fourth year of broader economic recovery. “Thanks to a handful of segments experiencing more rapid economic recovery, much of the construction expansion next year will be … Read more

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NAWIC Installs New National President, Board Members

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FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Association of Women in Construction has installed Cindy Johnsen, CBT, CDS, CIT, as its 58th national president during NAWIC's Annual Meeting and Convention. Johnsen, an office administrator III for Granite Construction Company, has been a member of NAWIC's San Bernardino-Riverside, Calif. Chapter since 1997. Johnsen has exciting plans for her term as NAWIC president. She said, “My vision is to start the development of professional development programs in NAWIC that can be published and utilized throughout the industry to develop strong leaders/mentors and great employees.” Asked about her top priority while in office, Johnsen … Read more

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AIA Releases September Architecture Billings Index

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index reflects the approximate nine to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the September ABI score was 51.6, up from the mark of 50.2 in August. This score reflects an increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 57.3, compared to a mark of 57.2 the previous month. “Going back … Read more

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ABC-FEC Announces 2012 Excellence in Construction Award Winners

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Coconut Creek, Fla. — Associated Builders and Contractors" Florida East Coast Chapter   is pleased to announce the winners of the ABC-FEC's 2012 Excellence in Construction Awards held on October 19, 2012 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. These awards recognize the highest quality and innovation of merit shop construction. The panel of judges represents a cross section of the top construction industry experts, including owners, architects, engineers and other industry leaders. By focusing on excellence and cutting-edge processes in merit shop construction, ABC-FEC calls attention to the “best of the best” and continues … Read more

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