Construction Sector Adds 16K Workers in August, Nonresidential Jobs Shrink + Pessimism Rises, Says AGC

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Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector lost 11,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. The new jobs data comes as association officials reported that a survey of more than 2000 contractors it released found growing pessimism about a return to normal levels of construction business amid a proliferation of project cancellations.   “Construction is becoming a tale of two sectors, as homebuilding and limited nonresidential niches thrive but most other private, as well as … Read more

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Superintendent Gary Ey Elected to NCARB Board of Directors

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Barton Malow Senior Superintendent Gary Ey ,CDT, of Abingdon, Maryland, was recently was elected as the public director of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards at its 2020 virtual Annual Business Meeting. NCARB is a nonprofit organization made up of the architectural licensing boards of the 55 U.S. states and territories. The organization’s mission is to collaborate with those boards to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by facilitating the licensure and credentialing of architects. As a member of NCARB’s board of directors, Ey will provide the board with a valuable outside perspective. Ey was first … Read more

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Faith Technologies Debuts Charged! Video Series

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Faith Technologies debuts its new video series focused on safety: Charged! The video series highlights the importance of safety in the construction industry and the ways the firm makes safety a top priority. As the winner of the Associated General Contractors of America – Willis Towers Watson 2020 Construction Safety Excellence Award, Faith Technologies is sharing its vision of safety and bringing the industry along on its journey to reach zero jobsite incidents. New videos will be rolled out throughout 2020 as a part of the Charged! series. To follow along with the Charged! video series, visit faithtechnologies.com/news/video-gallery.    

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Electrical Contractor Shares Tools to Protect Construction Workers from Physical, Mental Harm

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In the construction industry, everyone understands physical safety and injury prevention is critical but, too often, companies and individuals fail to recognize the importance of emotional safety from harassment, bullying and discrimination. That’s why leaders at Rosendin raised the bar for this year’s annual Construction Safety Week. In addition to educating workers and the public about physical dangers, Rosendin has also provided valuable information about mental stressors through a series of educational videos, personal stories and practical tips during Construction Safety Week, Sept. 14-18. Each day of Construction Safety Week, Rosendin has tackled a different topic with tools to identify … Read more

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Plans for New Recreational Center Underway in Georgia

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The design and construction of a new $11-million, 42,200-square-foot recreational center, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is underway. The recreational center will be constructed in two phases; phase one will be 25,100 square feet and phase two will be 17,100 square feet. The overall facility will encompass three gym floors for multiple indoor sports activities, a gymnastic room, fitness rooms and administrative office space. The upper level, accessible by both elevator and stairs, leads to an elevated walking track that runs the perimeter of the three gym floors. The first phase will include two basketball courts, a fitness room and administrative … Read more

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