ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 17,100 Jobs

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The construction industry added 21,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 251,000 jobs, an increase of 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 17,100 positions on net in May, with growth registered in all three major subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs, with employment increasing by 13,000 positions. Nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 3,000 and 1,100 jobs, respectively. The construction unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in May. Unemployment across all industries rose from 3.9% in April to 4% last month. “Every monthly employment report is important,” … Read more

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Inaugural NextGen Initiative Recipients Announced by Poettker Construction

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Poettker Construction has announced the 2024 recipients of its NextGen program. NextGen is a collaboration between Poettker and its education clients to connect students and teachers with the construction of their facilities and unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing communities. Poettker also provides advanced education opportunities through impact contributions or post-high school scholarships. Poettker selected five recipients for the program’s inaugural year and presented two scholarships and three community impact contributions. Scholarships were awarded to Noah Foppe of Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, Ill., and Kirsten Gudausky of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Ill., … Read more

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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in Utah Tops Off

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The structure of the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine building at the University of Utah was completed during a topping off ceremony for the teaching, training and research facility. The 211,457-square-foot building includes a high-tech anatomy lab, tailored classrooms, an advanced simulation center, collaborative spaces and conference auditoriums will serve the 500-plus students in the university’s prestigious medical program. Funds from a landmark $110 million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation provide support for medical education programs and cardiovascular research. The eight-story facility is nestled on the hillside in the heart of the University of Utah Health campus and … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Near Record High

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2% in April. “Nonresidential construction spending fell for the second consecutive month in April but remains just 0.3% below the all-time high established in February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “An unprecedented increase in manufacturing construction spending has pushed overall nonresidential activity 31.9% higher over the past two years. Ongoing investment in industrial facilities as well as significant infrastructure-related outlays will keep nonresidential spending elevated despite the current expectation that interest … Read more

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Construction Starts on Behavioral Health Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania

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Construction has started on Acadia Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The 72,578-square-foot facility will include 96 patient beds and serve more than 1.2 million people across 45 counties in Pennsylvania. The new hospital will also be a teaching hospital, training students and residents from Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences. Completion is slated for spring 2025. The project team includes Warfel Construction and Stengel Hill Architecture. The new hospital will focus on delivering essential care for individuals grappling with behavioral health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. The facility will offer a beacon of hope and a path to recovery for adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.

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