Free eBook from CONEXPO-CON/AGG Available for Download

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG has released a downloadable eBook titled The Ultimate Construction Career Guide as a precursor to the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The eBook is the cultivation of numerous articles and guides, providing tips and expert advice to help men and women get started in the construction trades or flourish in your present role. With articles such as “10 Best States for Construction Jobs” and “Taking Your Construction Career to the Next Level,” this eBook offers something for everyone in the construction industry. “Poor perceptions of the industry have stifled growth, yet high salaries and opportunities for advancement and the ability to … Read more

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Construction Input Prices See Slight Increase in May, Says ABC

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Construction input prices rose slightly by 0.3% in May on a monthly basis and are up 0.6% over the last 12 months, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential input prices were also up 0.3% compared to the previous month and are 1.1% higher than they were a year ago. Among the 11 subcategories, six saw prices fall last month, with the largest decreases in natural gas (-15.2%), unprocessed energy materials (-8.2%) and crude petroleum (-6.2%). Of the remaining five subcategories, only two experienced price increases greater than 1%: nonferrous wire … Read more

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Ground Broken on New Health Care Careers Center on Front Range Community College

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Haselden Construction recently broke ground on the new Health Care Careers Center on Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 61,292-square-foot building will be the main facility and training center for more than 900 students studying health-related fields and is scheduled to open for the fall 2020 semester. The HCCC will be an integral part of Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus and the larger community. The college, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has educated over 6,500 nurses and nearly 10,000 other healthcare professionals over the years and is ranked one of the top … Read more

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TDIndustries Promotes 2 Arizona Leaders to Senior VP

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TDIndustries  has promoted two vice presidents in its Arizona office. Chris Brown is now the senior vice president of Special Projects, and Jay Layton is the senior vice president of Arizona Construction and Service. Brown will now oversee prefabrication, purchasing, fleet maintenance and the warehouse, in addition to his role as leader of TD’s renovation and expansion construction division. He has more than 27 years in the industry – including 12 at TD – with extensive experience covering the data center and manufacturing markets. Layton will continue to oversee project management, preconstruction, virtual design and construction and now will have … Read more

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CPWR Partners with National Safety Council to Observe National Safety Month

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CPWR is partnering with the National Safety Council to observe this year’s National Safety Month. This annual effort, which was started by NSC in 1996, focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in homes and communities. NSM is especially important for workers in the construction industry who face risks on the way to and from work, and are at a higher risk for a fatal injury than workers in other industries. CPWR encourages everyone to engage National Safety Month activities to improve your safety and the lives of those you care about. You can … Read more

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