Design-Build Institute of America ED/CEO Lisa Washington Inducted into National Academy of Construction

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Lisa Washington, CAE, executive director and CEO of the Design-Build Institute of America, has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. As a black woman in a traditionally male-dominated field and a leader from a non-construction background, induction to NAC is a testimony to Washington’s leadership and innovation in the engineering, design and construction industry.   Membership in the National Academy of Construction is a distinction extended solely through invitation by current members. NAC is a distinguished institution that has, over the years, elected a selective group of professionals who have made significant and lasting impacts in various aspects … Read more

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases, Says ABC

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The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in October, 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 increased by 219,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%.  Nonresidential construction employment increased by 8,400 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added 4,200 positions, while nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 2,600 and 1,600 jobs, respectively. The construction unemployment rate increased to 4% in October. Unemployment across all industries increased from 3.8% in September to 3.9% last month.

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New Leadership Team at Swinterton to Drive Growth in Seattle

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Swinerton has appointed a new leadership team within the Seattle, Washington Division. These individuals bring extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles, further enhancing the firm’s commitment to delivering excellence in construction services. Nick Vovakes will lead the new leadership team as vice president and division manager. The team includes Thomas Stearns, operations manager and mass timber lead; Kelly Chalmers, senior project manager and healthcare market lead; Bret Downing, director of special projects; Ryan Weeger, director of preconstruction; Rob Mcgarry, field operations manager; and Greg Evans, Native American market lead. Thomas Stearns brings over 18 years of construction experience … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases

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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.1 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.5% in September.  

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AdventHealth Breaks Ground on New Health Plaza

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A ground breaking ceremony was held for the new Freytag Health Plaza at AdventHealth Palm Coast on Oct. 26 in Palm Coast, Florida.   The two-story, 30,000-square-foot standalone facility will serve as a vital hub for comprehensive cancer treatment, including radiation oncology and medical oncology and will offer advanced therapies, personalized cancer care and resources for patients and their families.   It will also house multiple primary care physician offices and provide adult rehabilitation services, including outpatient physical, occupational and speech language pathology for orthopedic, hand, neurological and lymphedema specialties.    Construction is expected to be complete by the end … Read more

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