AGC: Construction Firms Add 25,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

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The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the industry remains finding enough workers to keep pace with demand and urged public officials to boost support for construction education and training programs. Construction employment in July totaled 8.3 million, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 25,000 from June. The sector has added 239,000 jobs or 3% during the past 12 months, nearly double the 1.6% increase for total … Read more

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Mark Rothko Pavilion at Portland Art Museum Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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A topping out ceremony was recently held to celebrate the completion of the steel structure for the Portland Art Museum’s new Mark Rothko Pavilion. Opening fall 2025, the pavilion is the centerpiece of PAM’s major $111-million campus transformation that will renovate or add nearly 100,000 square feet to the museum and add new visitor amenities that address the needs of more diverse audiences. During the ceremony, the top roof beam was placed for the nearly 22,000 square-foot pavilion, which will provide a new transparent and welcoming front door to the museum. Guests were invited to commemorate the event and had … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Sacramento International Airport’s New Pedestrian Walkway

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Balfour Beatty has started construction activities to deliver Sacramento International Airport’s Pedestrian Walkway project as part of Sacramento Department of Airports’ SMForward program. Once complete, the new walkway will support traveler growth well into the future by connecting SMF’s Terminal B to Concourse B via a skybridge, providing the ability for passengers to walk or ride the airport’s existing automated people mover. The project is scheduled completion in 2025. Balfour Beatty is executing a Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method to construct the SMF Pedestrian Walkway, a first for a major project in Sacramento County, California. The project team will deliver … Read more

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8/11 Day: A Critical Reminder to Contact 811 Before Digging

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On Aug. 11, Common Ground Alliance and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, remind homeowners and contractors to contact 811, either by phone or online, before beginning any digging project – regardless of size or scope – to protect against underground pipeline damage and ensure excavation safety. On Aug. 11, and all year long, make a free request to 811 and have the approximate location of buried lines marked with flags. Additional safety steps include: • Always contact 811 a few days before digging, regardless of the depth or familiarity with the property. • Plan … Read more

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ABC: Two-Thirds of June State Construction Unemployment Rates Down From a Year Ago

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The national June 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.3%, down 0.3% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis also found that 33 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, two states were unchanged (Georgia and Michigan) and 15 states were higher. National NSA payroll construction employment was 232,000 higher than in June 2023. Since February 2022, seasonally adjusted construction employment has exceeded its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. As of June 2024, SA payroll construction employment stood at … Read more

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