Dodge Construction Network: Planning Momentum Building Across Several Commercial, Institutional Segments

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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 7.9% in July to 216.3 (2000=100) from the revised June reading of 200.5. Over the month, commercial planning increased by 6.8%, and institutional planning expanded by 11.1%. Within the commercial portion of the Index, growth was widespread across all segments. Data centers continued to play an important role in growth, and retail planning has been steadily accelerating over the past eight months. On the institutional side, healthcare was the primary driver of this month’s expansion. In July, the DMI was 17% higher than in July of 2023. The commercial segment … Read more

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DPR Construction Builds Next Generation of Skilled Trade Workers through Inaugural Apprenticeship Classes

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DPR Construction recently celebrated the first graduates of its Craft Apprenticeship Program. Of the 100 apprentices enrolled, 43 have successfully completed the rigorous drywall or concrete programs, which are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research and recognized in all 50 states and three U.S. territories. “Finishing the program has allowed me to step into another role that I never thought would be possible for me,” said Kelian Gonzalez Rivera, a DPR drywaller based in Orlando, Florida. She is also the first woman to graduate from the program. “Participating in the program has been one of the … Read more

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Registration Opens for Construction Management Association of America Fall Conference

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Registration is underway for The Construction Management Association of America’s fall conference, CMAA2024. The event will bring together public and private sector leaders, professionals and innovators from across the U.S. to explore the latest trends, technologies and strategies revolutionizing the construction industry. CMAA2024 will take place Oct. 27-29 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive expo hall, networking opportunities, plenary and breakout sessions and a full education program. The highlight of the event is the annual CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, where the annual Project Achievement Awards and other Individual Honors are presented. … Read more

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AGC: Construction Employment Increases in 39 States between July 2023 and July 2024

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Construction employment increased in 39 states in July from a year earlier, while 29 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June and July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that demand for projects — and the workers to execute them — remains robust in most states but there is a pressing to prepare more people for careers in construction. “Construction employment gains remain widespread, thanks to steady or increasing demand for data centers, manufacturing plants, energy and infrastructure projects,” said Ken Simonson, … Read more

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Final Steel Beam Placed on New Okaloosa Gas District Headquarters

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The final steel beam was placed on the Okaloosa Gas District headquarters in Valparaiso, Florida, signifying structural completion of the project. The space will allow Okaloosa Gas District to consolidate its team members into a new community-focused location to serve Panhandle residents for years to come. Okaloosa Gas District team members will be moving into the new space in the fall of 2025, leaving behind their existing campus, where many of the buildings have reached end of use. The project includes a four-story, 152,000-square-foot office building, an 18,400-square-foot operations center, a 7,200-square-foot vehicle maintenance building and a 23,540-square-foot warehouse. In … Read more

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