Research Promotes Deeper Understanding of Impact of Heat Stress Mitigation Measures in Construction

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Turner Construction Company, Flatiron Construction, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Chubb and The Turner Construction Company Foundation are joining forces to conduct a research project in partnership with La Isla Network to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of heat on the health of construction workers. Continued research on this topic will inform decisions to help ensure the health and well-being of the construction workforce. This month, 200 construction workers on a large industrial construction project in the Midwest are taking part in a study to measure the impact of heat. Workers on the project have easy access to shaded … Read more

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ABC Releases July Construction Materials Prices Analysis

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Construction input prices increased .4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased .4% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are .8% higher. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices were up by 13%, while unprocessed energy materials and crude petroleum prices rose 6% and 5.5%, respectively. “Construction input prices increased in July, ending a streak of two consecutive … Read more

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Skanska USA Building Commits to CHIPS Women in Construction Framework

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Skanska USA’s building operations has adopted the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework and support for the Million Women in Construction initiative. Launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Million Women in Construction initiative seeks to expand the U.S. construction workforce by “increasing the participation of women and economically disadvantaged individuals” in the construction industry over the next decade. As part of this initiative, the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework identifies five best recruiting and retention practices and commits companies to work with all stakeholders in these areas. The CHIPS Women in Construction Framework centers on five practice areas: 1) … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Appoints Anthony Armento as Senior Preconstruction Executive

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Anthony Armento has joined Gilbane Building Company as senior preconstruction executive in the company’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. In his role, he will oversee the daily operations of the preconstruction department. He will report to Jim Gibson, vice president of preconstruction, who will continue leading the overall strategy and advancement of the preconstruction and purchasing departments. Armento comes to Gilbane after spending the last 17 years with a local competitor, where he had roles in estimating and purchasing. He most recently served as the senior preconstruction director for its Philadelphia operations, where he was responsible for overseeing estimating and purchasing, recruiting … Read more

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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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