ABC: Data Centers, Manufacturing Make Up 94% of Construction Spending Increase in 2024

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased .2% in December 2024, 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 $1.241 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased .1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down .5% in December. According to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, public sector nonresidential spending fell sharply in in the last month of 2024, but that decline, he said, was likely a short-term phenomenon as the transition between presidential … Read more

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PTI Announces New Code, Certification Program for Post-Tensioning Industry

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The Post-Tensioning Institute has announced ACI-PTI 320-25, Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete, as well as a new certification program for multistrand and bar post-tensioning systems. ACI-PTI 320-25 code release The ACI-PTI 320-25 Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete is scheduled for release in early 2025. This new version represents the joint efforts of PTI and the American Concrete Institute to create a comprehensive code covering the design and construction of post-tensioned concrete structures. The code offers practical solutions and long-term benefits to enhance the quality and consistency of construction practices. It also provides a unified framework for … Read more

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GE Johnson to Operate Under DPR Construction to Serve Customers in Mountain States

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GE Johnson Construction Company will officially operate under the DPR Construction brand moving forward. This integration follows the successful acquisition of the company by DPR in 2021 and reflects the completion of key milestones, aligning both organizations to deliver enhanced capabilities and resources to customers in the Mountain States. Since joining the DPR family of companies, GE Johnson has operated as a standalone entity, maintaining its strong regional reputation and local focus. The integration marks the next phase in delivering on the promise of combining GE Johnson’s market expertise and building ingenuity with DPR’s national reach, global customer relationships, and … Read more

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US Green Building Council Announces Top 10 States for LEED

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The U.S. Green Building Council has released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED. Massachusetts ranked first in 2024 based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year, improving their showing from 2023. The full Top 10 States for LEED are: In 2024, the top 10 states certified 1,437 LEED projects equaling over 414 million gross square feet. Some notable achievements among the Top 10 States: Massachusetts climbed two spots from 2023 to reach the top spot. Texas and Nevada return to the list after not placing in 2023. Texas ranked ninth in 2022, … Read more

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ABC: Record-High 89.7% of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

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According to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2024 Union Members Summary released, a record low 10.3% of the U.S. construction industry belongs to a union, a decrease from the prior historic low of 10.7% in 2023. BLS reports that 7,978,000 construction industry workers were not members of a union in 2024, a 12,000-person increase from 7,966,000 workers in 2023, while union membership decreased by 38,000 to 916,000. The construction industry shrunk by 26,000 workers, from 8.92 million in 2023 to 8.894 million in 2024. To view a detailed summary, click here.

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