Construction Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak

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Construction employment increased from February 2020 to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said it is getting harder to find workers and urged officials to invest more in career training and education programs for construction. “The rebound in construction employment in most metros shows there is robust demand for infrastructure and nonresidential buildings, as well as housing,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But contractors in many areas say they would hire even more workers if there were … Read more

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Construction Commences on Registered National Landmark in Downtown West Palm Beach

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Gilbane Building Company, along with B+H Architects/Spina O’Rourke, has been contracted to provide preconstruction and construction management at-risk services for the 111 Olive Avenue project. Owned by Brand Atlantic Real Estate Partners in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, this three-story building was originally constructed in 1936 and is registered as a national historic landmark. “We are excited to have been chosen for this special project. Historical renovations come with multiple challenges. Our team of experts are prepared and look forward to seeing the final product that we know the local community will be proud of,” said Tom Thrasher, Gilbane’s Florida … Read more

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McCarthy To Build First Ismaili Center in the United States

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has begun construction on the Ismaili Center in Houston, Texas, the first Ismaili Center in the United States. McCarthy is the general contractor on the project but is also self-performing all the concrete work. Spearheaded by the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the cultural center will serve as a gathering space open to all faiths. The Ismaili Center will consist of 11 acres of gardens, courtyards and terraces and a 150,000-square-foot, five-story, tripartite building featuring three elevated open terraces. Inside the building there will be a main atrium, interior courtyards open … Read more

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NCCER Enhances Testing with Automated Remote Proctoring

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Module testing with The National Center for Construction Education and Research is available at any time and from any location with automated remote proctoring. Partnering with Invigulus, an online remote proctoring platform, this updated technology allows students to take tests at their convenience. In addition, it allows instructors to assign tests without the worry of coordinating times and locations. While students can take tests remotely through automated remote proctoring, the integrity of the test will still be maintained through student identity confirmation and webcam monitoring. Video recording during a testing session helps flag any suspicious activity or behavior. This information … Read more

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Cadence McShane Construction Awarded Contract for 1st Phase of Master-Planned Community in Austin

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Cadence McShane Construction has been selected by Reger Holdings, LLC as the general contractor for the first phase of the EastVillage Master Planned Community. EastVillage is a 425-acre master-planned community envisioned to be a robust and dynamic mixed-used development that will include commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and office buildings in the northeast side of Austin, Texas just outside the Samsung Campus.The first phase of the development is designed by Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects. This current phase is a part of an overall development plan comprised of two, four-story mixed-use structures. This phase includes 422 residential units with retail and … Read more

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