ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips 0.1% But Remains Elevated

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in May, 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 $1.21 trillion. Spending declined on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.4% in May. Visit abc.org/economics for the Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index, plus analysis of spending, employment, job openings and the Producer Price Index.

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New ABI Report: Architecture Business Conditions Soften

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 The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The pipeline of new work coming into firms is showing increasing softness. While inquiries into new projects continue to increase, they did so at a slower pace than in recent months. Additionally, architecture firm billings remained soft across all regions and sectors in May. Billings declined at firms in all regions of the country for the fourth consecutive month, as conditions remained weakest at firms located in the Midwest. The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of … Read more

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Hensel Phelps to Build Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Second Target Station

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Hensel Phelps has been selected as the construction management/general contractor for the Department of Energy Office of Science Second Target Station project. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is upgrading its spallation neutron source by adding a second target station to provide transformational new neutron capabilities that will advance scientific discovery and solve emerging societal challenges. Researchers use neutrons to understand the structure and function of materials at the scale of atoms and above. STS will extend and complement the neutron capabilities of the existing SNS first target station and the ORNL high flux isotope reactor. In combination, these sources provide a comprehensive suite of neutron tools that enable crucial research to … Read more

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ARCO Design/Build Partners with NTS Development on Louisville Office for Heaven Hill Brands

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ARCO Design/Build in partnership with NTS Development have announced the groundbreaking of the 815 Building in Louisville, Kentucky. This facility will serve as a new office for Heaven Hill Brands. Situated within NTS‘s exclusive ShelbyHurst Office Campus, the 48,190-square-foot building will be exclusively occupied by Heaven Hill. Designed to enhance collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being, the building will feature modern AA+ finishes, a unique sampling bar with connecting doors to a nearby amphitheater, and a grand staircase that fosters openness and connectivity. By utilizing tilt-wall construction, the partnership is able to deliver the project quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. The tilt-wall construction solution allows for a faster construction timeline and provides a viable alternative … Read more

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Former Shriner’s Hospital Transforms into Comprehensive Blood Cancer Healing Center

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A facility in Ohio that was formerly a hospital for Shriner’s has been transformed into the Blood Cancer Healing Center, a new space for patients served by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. The existing masonry façade has been sealed and restored, preserving the building’s historical integrity while ensuring modern functionality. The facility offers every aspect of care — from inpatient and outpatient services to survivorship, integrative medicine, spiritual support and cutting-edge research — all under one roof. The project team included Skanska and Champlin Architecture. The 218,000-square-foot renovation project includes significant building upgrades and enhancements to meet UC Health and the University of Cincinnati’s standards. Additionally, the project involved … Read more

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