ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips .2% in July

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased .2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.21 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased .4%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up .2% in July. “Nonresidential construction spending declined for the second consecutive month in July but remains just .4% below the all-time high established in May,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While Hurricane Beryl, which interrupted construction activity along … Read more

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Robins & Morton, Texas Health and Human Services Break Ground on $573M Replacement Hospital

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Construction firm Robins & Morton joined the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on Aug. 28 for the official groundbreaking of Terrell State Hospital’s replacement facility. The 415,500-square-foot, 250-bed project will replace a 139-year-old psychiatric hospital. For nearly 140 years, Terrell State Hospital has played a crucial role in providing services to Texans in need. The hospital first opened in July 1885 after the 18th Texas Legislature passed a bill calling for the establishment of a psychiatric hospital in North Texas. Today, the hospital serves 31 counties. The new facility will include therapeutic spaces that align with evidence-based treatment. Single-person … Read more

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Construction Complete on Sub-Zero Facility in Goodyear, Arizona

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Another major company is ready to get to work in Goodyear, Arizona. ViaWest Group and Willmeng Construction celebrated the completion of a 599,351-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility for Sub-Zero Group. with a ribbon cutting event. This Sub-Zero Group warehouse and distribution center sits on 36.44 acres and features state-of-the-art technology, including ultra-high-efficiency HVAC units that provide a more energy-friendly heating and cooling system. The roof structure is a hybrid design, combining metal joists with panelized wood. This design provides strength and durability while allowing for flexibility and ease of construction. The building has a total of 34 truck bays, which … Read more

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AGC, Arcoro Release Construction Workforce Shortage Survey Results

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The nation’s failure to invest in construction workforce education and training programs is having a real, measurable impact on the country’s ability to build infrastructure and other construction projects, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Arcoro, an HR technology company supporting the construction industry. AGC noted that 94% of construction firms nationwide report they have open positions they are trying to fill. Among those firms, 94% are having trouble filling at least some of those positions – particularly among the craft workforce that performs the bulk of onsite construction … Read more

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New White Paper on Adaptive Reuse in Construction Available

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A new white paper is available, titled Adaptive Reuse: Converting Offices to Multi-Residential Family, a comprehensive analysis of the transformative approach to addressing housing shortages through the conversion of office spaces into residential units. Authored by Christoph Lohr, P.E., CPD, LEED AP BD+C, ASSE 12080, vice president of IAPMO Technical Services and Research, the white paper delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by adaptive reuse projects. It emphasizes the importance of flexible building codes, like the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, in promoting construction affordability and sustainability. From policy considerations to financing, the white paper covers all … Read more

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