Jack Grove Joins JE Dunn Construction’s Savannah Office

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Senior Project Engineer Jack Grove has joined the Savannah, Georgia office of JE Dunn Construction, after relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, where he was part of the JE Dunn staff. Grove will continue serving as a senior project engineer, supporting general project management tasks including managing project buyout, budgeting/forecasting, materials procurement and owner and trade partner relationships. A five-year industry veteran, Grove’s project portfolio includes the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, Pace Academy New Upper School in Atlanta, Thrive at Jones assisted living facility in Huntsville, Alabama and Innovation Center, a multi-tenant office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Grove holds a Bachelor of … Read more

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Construction Employment Rises by 7K in September Amidst Tight Labor Market

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Construction employment increased by 7,000 jobs in September and by 156,000, or 2.1%, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience reached a record low for September, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the modest increase in employment likely reflects tight labor conditions and urged federal officials to increase funding for career and technical education and pass immigration reform. “Contractors foresee plenty of projects to bid on, and nearly three-fourths of firms expect to add workers during the next twelve months, but … Read more

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Build Your Future Arizona Levels Playing Field for Careers in Construction

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With a focus on empowering people to build their future, Build Your Future Arizona was established through a private-sector, industry-driven campaign of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation in partnership with the national Build Your Future initiative. BYF Arizona showcases the incredible opportunities available for people to find fulfilling, high-paying careers in the construction professions — careers that can be started right out of high school, with minimum training, and allow for earning money while you learn. The campaign is led by a steering committee made up of representatives from the more than 35 construction businesses that have invested over two … Read more

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UC Los Angeles Selects General Contractor for $27M Botany Building Renovations

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UC Los Angeles, California, has selected BNBuilders to provide extensive renovations to the campus’ Botany Building. The $27-million project, designed by CO Architects, comes on the heels of BNBuilders’ recent $6-million renovations to UC Los Angeles’ Agoura Road medical suites and the $23.8-million Geffen Academy renovation in the campus’ Kinross Building. The general contractor will complete a renovation to UC Los Angeles’ four-level, 37,351-square-foot Botany Building and adjacent Herbarium. The work will include removing all existing interior partitions; mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and hazardous materials; and installing new MEP and life safety systems, new roof, entrance, accessibility upgrades, seismic upgrades, … Read more

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Texas Schools Participate in Lift & Move USA Career Events

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Lift & Move USA, featuring career paths for specialized transportation, crane, rigging and machinery moving operations, came to Texas this fall. “Lift & Move USA engages students and educators in learning about the skills needed and careers available in this highly technical field, serving construction, manufacturing, power gen, petro-chem, highway and related industries,” said Tracy Bennett, director of Lift & Move USA. Entry level jobs have career trajectories that can lead to well-paying, challenging and rewarding positions. Lift & Move USA is organized by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, SC&R Foundation, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane … Read more

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