ABC: Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven By Iron, Steel

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Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.6% higher. Prices decreased in all three energy categories last month. Crude petroleum and natural gas prices were both down 2.8%, while unprocessed energy materials prices decreased 2.5% in August. “Construction materials prices rose modestly in August, although the increase would … Read more

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Grand Canyon University, McCarthy Launch New Pre-Apprenticeship Program in AZ

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Grand Canyon University and McCarthy Building Companies have expanded GCU’s successful Center for Workforce Development to include four new trades — civil construction, mechanical/plumbing, HVAC and concrete — opening the door to more career opportunities for students and creating a pipeline of skilled talent for the construction industry. The Pre-Apprentice Construction General Pathway is launching this fall with civil construction and mechanical/plumbing, followed by HVAC and concrete in fall 2026. This pre-apprenticeship builds on GCU’s proven model that has graduated over 490 electrical pre-apprenticeship and manufacturing CNC machinist students since 2022. Many participants are first-generation college students or career changers seeking … Read more

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MAX USA Announces Participation at 2025 Tilt-up Convention & Expo

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MAX USA Corp. has announced its participation at the Tilt-up Convention and Expo taking place Oct. 1-3 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tilt-up Convention and Expo is the premier annual event uniting contractors, architects, engineers, developers, suppliers and students in the tilt-up construction industry today. In depth product highlights will include: WMC80 – Cordless Wire Mesh Cutter Cuts W1.4 (10GA.) up to W8 (2/0.5GA) mesh RB823T – X-Large Rebar Tying Tool ties #7 x #7 up to #14 x #14 with 19ga wire RB443T – Rebar Tying Tool Mesh x Mesh up to #7 x #7 with 19ga wire Stop by … Read more

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Balfour Beatty, School Districts Welcome Students Back with New, Modernized Learning Spaces

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Balfour Beatty has completed construction on Johnston County Public School’s $40 million Swift Creek Elementary School project. Delivered under budget, the project includes a newly constructed two-story facility that replaces the school’s existing mobile classroom units, reducing class sizes and improving campus safety. The school serves approximately 900 students and includes dedicated classroom wings for pre-K through fifth grade, a cafeteria with stage, gymnasium and media center — all designed to foster learning and community connection. In partnership with Wake County Public School System, Balfour Beatty delivered the 133,000-square-foot campus that accommodates 800 students from kindergarten to fifth grade in … Read more

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Stevens Construction Completes Performance Optimal Health

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Stevens Construction has completed Performance Optimal Health located in Naples, Florida. The Stevens Construction special projects team provided a 5,018-square-foot complete interior renovation, which included a full demolition of the existing hurricane-damaged space and build-out into a boutique health facility offering a full suite of services including physical and message therapy, personal training, pilates and nutrition coaching. With custom gym flooring and cabinetry, Performance Optimal Health includes a fitness area, exam rooms, locker rooms and therapy area. The Stevens Construction team included Project Manager Gio Cardet, Superintendent Rafael Garcia Maciel and Project Administrator Kelly Escorcia. PDS Architecture was the architect … Read more

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