BYF Build Missouri Established to Help Close Construction Skills Gap

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With over 100,000 craft professionals needed in Missouri in the next three years, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri Education Foundation partnered with Build Your Future to make an impact on the skilled workforce shortage. Build Missouri aims to educate Missouri residents about training opportunities and career paths to lucrative employment in high demand occupations in the construction industry. “With the need to attract new craftworkers into the Missouri construction market, we knew we needed a platform to enhance the image of industry careers and Build Missouri helps us address those concerns,” said David Volk, chair of the AGC of … Read more

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National Construction Group, Local Volunteers Launch Construction on New Colorado Springs Playground

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Construction charity AGC Charities, Inc. and the Colorado Contractors Association’s Emerging Leaders Council have begun construction of a new Head Start playground that will expand play learning opportunities for dozens of local children. As part of the charitable organization’s annual Autodesk Operation Opening Doors effort, dozens of construction firms are donating time, expertise and money to build the playground in Colorado Springs. “This project is a great example of the kind of charitable efforts our members undertake in communities across the country,” said Michael Anderson, a senior vice president with American Global, LLC, and the chairman of AGC Charities. “Contractors … Read more

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Ground Broken on First Condo Tower in Seattle’s International District

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PCL Construction Services, Inc. recently broke ground on the KODA Condominiums in Seattle, Washington. This $81.5-million tower is the first new-construction, for-sale high-rise to be built in the area known as Nihonmachi or Japantown, the gateway to the historic Chinatown-International District. KODA will feature 203 units within the building’s 17 stories. Two of the units are dedicated guest suites. The building will offer three levels of below-grade parking, various amenity spaces and retail at the street level. Prior to the project’s approval and permitting, KODA faced review by the International Special Review District, a panel of community stakeholders that regulate … Read more

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ABC Names Finalists for Craft Professional, Instructor of the Year Awards

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Associated Builders and Contractors named the finalists for the 2019 Craft Professional and Craft Instructor of the Year awards. The winners of both awards will be announced at the Careers in Construction Awards on March 28 during the ABC Convention 2019. 2019 Craft Professional of the Year finalists: Joel Newton, Windemuller, ABC Western Michigan Chapter Shaun O’Brien, Buist Electric, ABC Western Michigan Chapter Adrian Rios, McCullough Construction, ABC Northern California Chapter 2019 Craft Instructor of the Year finalists: Joseph Fentross, Rancho Pacific Electric, ABC Southern California Chapter Clemon Prevost, Fluor, ABC Greater Houston Chapter Fernando Sanchez, TIC/Kiewit, ABC Rocky Mountain … Read more

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Proposal to Create New Temporary Worker Visa System for Construction Will Boost Economy

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The CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, urged Congress to act quickly on the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act that was introduced by Pennsylvania Congressmen Lloyd Smucker. The measure would establish the only federal temporary visa program for construction, among other industries covered by the measure. The association is urging members of Congress to support the measure. “The shortage of available, qualified workers in many parts of the country threatens to undermine continued economic growth,” Sandherr said, noting that 80 percent of construction firms reported last year they were having a hard time finding … Read more

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