Dodge Momentum Index Flat in May

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The Dodge Momentum Index moved a scant 0.1% lower in May to 129.2 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 129.4. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The commercial component of the momentum index rose 1.0% during the month, while the institutional component dropped 1.9%. The resilience of the momentum index over the last two months has been remarkable in the face of the COVID-19 crisis … Read more

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Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 827% Safer, says ABC Report

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Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2020 Safety Performance Report, an annual assessment that furthers the construction industry’s understanding of how to achieve world-class safety through its STEP Safety Management System. Published in conjunction with National Safety Month, the report documents the dramatic impact of using proactive safety practices to reduce recordable incidents by up to 88%, making the best-performing companies 827% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. “Based on real contractors doing real work, ABC’s annual Safety Performance Report outlines how safety best practices and performance measurement can drastically improve jobsite safety,” said Greg Sizemore, … Read more

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Construction Employment Declines in Majority of Metro Areas, AGC Says New Transportation Proposal Could Help Restore Jobs

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Construction employment declined in more than nine out of 10 metro areas from March to April, a time when industry employment typically increases in most locations, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Association officials said new federal transportation funding could help restore many lost construction jobs, but cautioned that new legislation released by House Democrats includes new regulatory measures that could undermine the broader goals of the measure.   “Today’s employment report shows how few areas were left unscathed by April’s unprecedented job losses,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Sadly, … Read more

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Tarpon Springs High School in Florida Receives $18.1M Makeover

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A sweeping $18.1-million modernization of Pinellas County, Florida’s Tarpon Springs High School, was recently completed by JE Dunn Construction, the project’s construction manager. From resolving drainage problems and demolishing multiple buildings, to upgrading interior systems throughout campus facilities and constructing a 12,261-square-foot building to serve as the new home for Tarpon Springs High School’s Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, JE Dunn’s work scope covered more than a dozen structures and a host of site improvements. Renovations and upgrades included complete acoustical upgrades in the auditorium, along with replacement of flooring and carpet, painting, new doors and hardware sets, canopy installations, … Read more

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Trimble Launches New Heavy Industry Website

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Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction has launched a new website, which now highlights Trimble products, solutions, resources and training for the civil construction, aggregates, marine, waste and mining industries. The new site includes more resources for more Trimble audiences than ever before. Check out the “Resources” page for the latest customer stories, white papers, infographics and more. And visit the “Training” page for a wide selection of online tips, tricks and elearning about Trimble technology. Or, visit the “Products” or “Solutions” pages to find product information and resources by industry. To view the Trimble Heavy Industry website, visit: https://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en.

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