Construction Employment Trails Pre-COVID Levels in 91 Metro Areas, Says AGC

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Construction employment declined in 91 metro areas and was stagnant in another 24 between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and May 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. They said the high number of metro areas losing construction jobs during that time frame reflected the impacts of early pandemic shutdowns and more recent challenges procuring construction materials and finding qualified workers to hire.   “The devastating job losses of early 2020 and more recent materials and labor challenges since then have kept industry employment stagnant or lower this … Read more

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Construction Complete on New $130,000-SF Addition to Orem Family Fitness Center

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Construction is complete on the Orem Family Fitness Center remodel — a 130,000-square-foot addition that has opened in perfect timing with summer of 2021. Big-D Construction served as general manager on the project located in Orem, Utah. The new center features a multitude of new amenities including an elevated running track, racquetball courts, an indoor swimming facility, a bouldering wall and new locker rooms. While the majority of the project was a 96,000-square-foot addition, roughly 32,000 square feet of the existing facility underwent a significant remodel. Big-D worked hand-in-hand with Method Studios and Orem City to design the new facility that … Read more

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‘Hylan Academy’ Recruits, Trains + Supports New, Existing Construction Employees

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Hylan recently launched “Hylan Academy” as a direct response to the shortage of skilled utility construction workers across the United States. Hylan Academy aims to quickly and efficiently train construction workers in the complex utility builds that the company regularly undertakes, and will also support current field employees by offering cross training and career roadmaps. The curriculum is designed to support Hylan’s company vision and mission, which includes “building rewarding careers for our people.” The Hylan Academy program model incorporates a grass roots, hands-on approach to employee development. The utility construction industry, much like any trade industry, requires skilled workers … Read more

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Constructive Voices Podcast Brings Latest Industry Stories from Around the World

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Recognizing that the U.S. construction industry is an important cog in the wheel to help boost the recovery of the economy post-COVID, and that podcasts are surging in popularity globally, a new podcast platform—Constructive Voices—has combined the two to bring the latest construction industry stories from around the world. All the podcasts aim to inspire positive change, creating the best conversations with industry leaders and change-makers on topics shaping the sector from the economy to sustainability, social good, mental and physical health and diversity and inclusion. The entire business landscape has entered into a digital revolution and construction is no … Read more

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Construction Complete on 1st Adult Autism Center in Utah

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Construction on a new Adult Autism Center for Lifetime Learning located in Murray, the first of its kind in the state of Utah, has been completed. Care at the facility will be provided by Valley Behavioral Health. Big-D Construction served as the general contractor on the project. The construction build site totaled 51,690 square feet and included a large parking lot with 65 parking stalls, a two-story structure and the nearly 15,000-square-foot care center. The all-encompassing facility will offer support and treatment to adults with autism to help them continue their educational experience throughout life. Emphasized at the facility is … Read more

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