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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New Association Survey Finds Mix of Layoffs, Hiring Pickup in May

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Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. At the same time, the association released a new survey that finds that rising project cancellations are forcing many firms to furlough or terminate employees even as federal relief measures help avoid further job losses. Association officials urged Washington officials to act quickly on measures like new infrastructure funding, liability protections for employers and extending the Paycheck Protection Program. “Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have … Read more

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From All Systems Go to Deep Recession in 1 Month, Reports ABC

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Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu warned the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak would be quite different for the nonresidential construction industry compared to previous recessions, according to a recently published economic outlook. Normally, construction backlog, which stood at 8.2 months in February, according to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, safeguards the nonresidential construction sector from the early stages of economic downturns, making it the last segment to enter a recession. However, given project shutdowns in parts of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California, as well as social distancing and other health requirements, that hasn’t proved true. “Projects are being … Read more

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