Commercial, Institutional, Healthcare Construction Drive ABC’s Backlog Indicator to Highest Level Since Q2 2019

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Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 9.2 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 21-Dec. 6. The reading is .8 months higher than in November 2021. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for November 2022. Backlog is now at its highest level since the second quarter of 2019. The increase in backlog observed in November is largely attributed to contractors with under $30 million in revenue, which now have their highest level of backlog in over three years. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for profit margins and staffing … Read more

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Trimble Robotic Total Stations Built for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobsites

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Trimble has introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of robotic total stations — the Trimble Ri. Offered in multiple configurations to meet a diverse set of workflows, the Trimble Ri is ideal for MEP, concrete, steel and general contractors. The base units can be scaled remotely via annual subscription licensing packages and software customization. Easy to operate with extended layout capabilities, the total station provides longer laser range, focusable EDM, eye-safe laser pointer and improved target tracking. Leveraging Trimble FieldLink software on a tablet or FieldLink MR on a Trimble XR10 for Mixed Reality, users can control and automate … Read more

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Construction Job Openings Decreased By 52,000, Says ABC

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The construction industry had 371,000 job openings in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 52,000 last month and are down 21,000 from the same time last year.

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McCarthy Forms New Southern Region Civil Business Unit

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McCarthy has formed a civil business unit for the company’s Southern region. Jeromy Shaw, senior vice president of operations, leads the civil business unit, focusing on clients in transportation, rail, aviation, renewables, water and commercial markets. Shaw joined McCarthy in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. In his previous role, Shaw was responsible for the oversight of the Dallas preconstruction team, leading preconstruction efforts for projects in key market sectors including roads and bridges, water and wastewater, renewable energy and marine market sectors.

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Erickson-Hall Breaks Ground on Palomar College Athletic Facilities 

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Erickson-Hall Construction Co. joined more than 100 Palomar College faculty and staff, development team members, and community leaders for the groundbreaking of the college’s new football stadium and softball fields. The $22.8-million facilities at the San Marcos, California campus were designed by HMC Architects and funded by the $694 million Proposition M. Construction on the football and softball stadiums is expected to last one year, with completion anticipated in October. The new athletic facility at Palomar College leverages the expertise of Erickson-Hall, a contractor for both K-12 and higher education programs. The new football stadium will be able to host … Read more

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