Construction Officials Call for End to Damaging Tariffs, Quotas on Materials + Services

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Extreme price increases continued in July for a wide range of goods and services used in construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials urged President Biden to immediately end tariffs and quotas on steel, aluminum, lumber and other essential construction items to help stave off inflationary pressure in the construction industry. “July was the sixth-straight month of double-digit price increases for construction inputs,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “In addition, lead times to produce or deliver many items keep lengthening. Many reports since the government collected this price … Read more

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Contractors Unite to Create Inaugural ‘Construction Inclusion Week’ Oct. 18-22

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In 2020, six general contractors created a consortium, Time for Change, with a single purpose: to identify ways to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction industry. The shared effort by Gilbane Building Company, DPR Construction, Turner Construction Company, Mortenson, McCarthy Building Companies and Clark Construction Group resulted in organizing an industry-wide Construction Inclusion Week which will be held Oct. 18-22. The theme of “Building the Foundation for Inclusion” will encourage focused dialogue and action in the industry. Construction Inclusion Week invites every member of the construction industry to unite to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. By working together, … Read more

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University of Georgia Celebrates Topping Out Ceremonies

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Topping out ceremonies were recently celebrated for two projects at the University of Georgia – The Interdisciplinary Science Technology Engineering and Math Research Laboratory, which is a 100,000-square-foot interdisciplinary graduate research facility, and a 120,000-square-foot student residence hall. Turner Construction Company served as general contractor on the project. The i-STEM Research Building will include laboratories, support spaces, offices and study areas. The residence hall will provide housing for 525 people. Both projects are scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2022.

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Registration Open for 2021 Offsite Construction Expo

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Registration is now open for the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo, sponsored by the Modular Building Institute. This three-day hybrid (in-person + digital) expo begins Sept. 24 in Denver, Colorado and continues online Sept. 27-28. This event will mark the seventh year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expo. Speakers at the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo will include: Charlie Chupp, founder and CEO, Fading West Building Systems. His presentation will outline how to use industrialized manufacturing principles to increase building quality and factory worker satisfaction, while reducing construction costs and shortening project schedules. Scott Bridger, principal, ProSet Construction, Inc. What … Read more

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U.S. Economy Expands in Q2, Investment in Structures Contracts, Says ABC

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The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, pushing overall gross domestic product above pre-pandemic levels. Investment in nonresidential structures, however, declined 7% for the quarter and has now contracted in six of the past seven quarters, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The overall growth in GDP was almost entirely driven by increases in personal consumption expenditures, with sales of goods increasing by 11.6% and sales of services by 12%. “Today’s GDP report was terrific by normal standards, but … Read more

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