Majority of Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs in 2021, Soaring Job Openings Indicate Labor Shortages Getting Worse

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Construction employment increased in nearly two out of three U.S. metro areas in 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Yet association officials noted that labor shortages likely kept many firms from adding even more workers. “Construction employment topped year-earlier levels in almost two-thirds of metros for the past few months,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But contractors in many areas say they would have hired even more workers if qualified candidates were available.” Job openings in construction totaled 273,000 at the end of December, an increase of … Read more

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Ground Broken for Largest Building to Date in Caldwell, Idaho

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Ground was recently broken on the newest addition to the North Ranch Business Park on what will be the largest building to date in Caldwell, Idaho. McAlvain Construction is serving as general contractor. The new 304,000-square-foot North Ranch Logistics Building will serve as an industrial space that will provide the area with a number of new jobs. The building is just another part of the 115-acre mixed-use development, which will also include retail, medical and office space. The project is slated for completion in late 2022. McAlvain Construction is a managed entity of Big-D Construction.

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Omni PGA Frisco Resort Reaches Construction Milestone

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The highly anticipated Omni PGA Frisco Resort, located in Texas, recently celebrated its topping out with an official ceremony that marked a major milestone for the country’s largest resort in development. Slated to open spring 2023, the resort will boast 510 luxury guest rooms and Texas ranch homes, a dynamic mix of entertainment, dining and retail, and two championship golf courses, representing a $520-million investment into the City of Frisco. Omni Hotels & Resorts, general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie and SB Architects participated in the traditional ceremony, which included placing an evergreen atop the building along with the American flag, … Read more

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Construction Complete on New Facility for The Center for New Horizons, Inc., Head Injury Association

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Racanelli Construction Company, Inc. recently completed a new facility for the Center for New Horizons, Inc., Head Injury Association. The 10,000-square-foot, single-level facility is located in Mineola, New York. The project involved a complete gut and build-out. Racanelli installed interior foundation walls along with underground plumbing, a ramp to accommodate individuals with disabilities, exterior canopy, aluminum composite material panels, as well as sidewalks, curbs and an asphalt parking lot. A full kitchen, bathrooms and six activity rooms, each with its own sink, cabinets, bathrooms, showers and closets, were built. Among the materials and components used in the project were: metal … Read more

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USGBC Releases Top 10 States for LEED, Recognizes Leaders Committed to More Sustainable + Resilient Buildings, Cities and Communities

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green building. Illinois certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. “Amidst the challenges of 2021, governments, companies and other organizations committed to taking bold actions to protect the climate, their employees and their communities,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, … Read more

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