Construction Backlog and Contractor Optimism Rise to Start 2021, According to ABC Member Survey

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.5 months in January 2021, an increase of 0.2 months from its December 2020 reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2. Despite the monthly uptick, backlog is 0.9 months lower than in January 2020. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales and staffing levels increased in January and remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of growth over the next six months. The index reading for profit margins remained below that threshold, slipping to 47.5 in January. “Though nonresidential … Read more

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National Struck-by Stand-Down Planned for April 26

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CPWR and the NORA Construction Sector Council are planning a second annual Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction for April 26. The Stand-Down, to take place on the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30), asks contractors to pause work to recognize that struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers and to educate their crews about risks and solutions for mitigating them. To make the Stand-Down a success during COVID-19, contractors, workers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate virtually. More information on ways to participate will be posted on CPWR’s Work Zone Safety … Read more

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Construction Complete on Hubbard Bypass Project in Waco

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The Texas Department of Transportation State Highway 31 (SH-31) bypass project, located 30 miles east of Waco, Texas, has been completed. Sundt Construction, Inc. served as general contractor. “With record rainfall and a remote site, our project team displayed tremendous grit to complete this project on schedule,” said Joe Dooley, vice president and Texas regional director for the Transportation Group. “The bypass allows traffic an alternate route to bypass downtown, providing relief for its residents and convenience for those passing by.” The $63.9-million project improved nearly 10 miles of SH-31. Sundt’s team created a 5.5-mile realignment of the highway around … Read more

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NIBS Convenes BIM Executive Roundtable on Construction Industry Digital Transformation

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The National Institute of Building Sciences recently met with an exclusive list of leaders from public and private organizations to discuss the need for a coordinated program to advance collaboration and innovation in the building industry. The Building Information Management Executive Roundtable included partners from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. General Services Administration and U.S. Federal Highway Administration, along with private sector partners from Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Autodesk, Bentley, Epic, ESRI, HDR, Kieran-Timberlake and WSP. “Let’s start working on our common challenges and opportunities,” said Lakisha A. … Read more

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BuildCentral Introduces New Residential Construction Project Leads Database

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BuildCentral,Inc. announces SingleFamilyData, a new detached single-family housing construction project lead database. SingleFamilyData allows residential construction service providers and vendors to identify and sell to new construction subdivisions and planned communities. Features and benefits of SingleFamilyData include: Comprehensive search filters that allow searching by unit count, acreage, classification (luxury, market rate, affordable age-restricted), average home price, amenities and more Market leaders reports that identify the key regional builders, developers and engineers impacting the space SingleFamilyData analytics, which helps pinpoint the cities, counties and states seeing the most growth For more information or to request a free trial, visit www.Single-FamilyData.com.

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