ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds Nearly 12,000 Jobs in December

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The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. Last month, nonresidential construction employment increased by 11,900 positions on net, with growth in two of the three subcategories. Nonresidential building added 8,100 positions, while nonresidential specialty trade added 4,300 jobs on net. Heavy and civil engineering lost 500 jobs. The construction unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in December. Unemployment across all industries remained unchanged at 3.7% … Read more

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Expansion Underway of Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center in Chula Vista, California is undergoing a significant transformation. The $86-million project consists of a new two-story medical office building with an urgent care center, advanced imaging technology and expanded services, as well as a parking structure. The new building is expected to open in 2025 and will help support the healthcare needs of the region’s growing population. It will add 60,000 square feet of space to the medical center, nearly doubling the facility’s size. The new construction will be attached to the existing medical center and connected by interior lobbies. Designed by HGW … Read more

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Indianapolis Public Schools Partners with Students Interested in Working on $410M Project

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High school students wanting to learn about becoming an architect, accountant, designer or work in HVAC or construction, can spend a few months imbedded with Indianapolis firms on one of the largest K-12 redevelopment projects in the nation. As a component of its $410-million Rebuilding Stronger initiative, Indianapolis Public Schools has developed a groundbreaking partnership aimed at equipping students for the workforce. The IPS Workforce and Career Development project, a strategic collaboration forged through an open review process, is set to immerse students in the realms of architecture, engineering and construction professions. Under Rebuilding Stronger, about 22 schools will be … Read more

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CMAA Obtains American Council for Construction Education Membership

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The Construction Management Association of America’s board of directors has voted that the association will become a sustaining association member of the American Council for Construction Education in FY24. The ACCE is a specialized and programmatic accrediting agency for construction education, including construction and program management. With an updated mission to promote, support, educate and develop professionals who lead the delivery of programs and projects within the built environment, CMAA is well poised to contribute to this new partnership. Membership in ACCE contributes to achieving the outcomes in CMAA’s Strategic Framework by sharing CMAA members’ unique perspectives, leadership skills, experiences, … Read more

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MindForge to Host Virtual Q&A Session on Safety Management

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MindForge, a software platform streamlining communication for the construction industry, will host a free virtual Q&A session 4:30 ET Tuesday, Feb. 6 on safety management. In this 30-minute session, MindForge founder Stokes McIntyre will get the dirt from Taylor Murray, division manager, safety for Danella, on what it takes to get the job done safely and on time. On the agenda: how project specs can impact safety, how he spots an onsite leader, his toughest lessons learned and his thoughts regarding communication onsite. For more information or to register for the session, visit https://www.mindforge.live/huddle-session. About MindForge MindForge is a software … Read more

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