ABC: Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

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The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, 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 174,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Heavy and civil engineering added the most jobs, increasing by 2,500 positions, followed by nonresidential specialty trade, which added 2,000 jobs. Nonresidential building added 1,700 jobs last month. The construction unemployment rate rose to 7.2% in February. Unemployment across all industries increased … Read more

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Post Tensioning Institute Launches Strength in Concrete Podcast

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The Post-Tensioning Institute has launched a new podcast, which will deliver insights and in-depth discussions to professionals in the concrete and post-tensioning sectors. The podcast, Strength in Concrete, will offer a variety of topics including updated post-tensioning specifications, certification opportunities and methods for constructing durable and sustainable structures. The first episode is now available, with more to follow. The first episode, Modern Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridges, takes an in-depth look into the evolution of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Episode 2 will be available in the coming weeks, and will dive into key PTI specifications, M50.3 and M55.1. This episode will discuss the … Read more

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NCCER Facilitated Construction Superintendent Certification Program Begins April 8

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NCCER’s Construction Superintendent Certification Program is now available as a limited-time facilitated national cohort. The online program begins April 8 and runs through Nov. 18. For more information or to sign up, click here. Designed for both current and aspiring superintendents, this online, facilitated program combines independent learning with interactive instruction. Participants complete an online course every two weeks, followed by a live, instructor-led session with a master trainer to reinforce key concepts, discuss real-world applications and collaborate with peers. The structured approach ensures superintendents gain the leadership and business expertise needed to excel in their roles. The program goes beyond … Read more

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CMAA Accepting Education Session Proposals for CMAA2025

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The Construction Management Association of America invites program and construction management professionals, faculty, students and all those involved in design, construction and management in the built environment to share their best practices, successes and proven techniques by presenting at its fall conference, CMAA2025. CMAA2025, scheduled for Oct. 19-21 in Nashville, Tennessee, is CMAA’s flagship event. It will include a comprehensive expo hall, plenary and breakout sessions and the annual CMAA Industry Recognition Awards where 2025 CMAA Project Achievement Awards and other individual honors will be presented. Planned are three days of education, collaboration and networking. This year’s event is designed … Read more

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Women-led Firms Deliver Transformative Projects to Yavapai College

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The construction industry celebrates Women in Construction Week on March 3-7, and what began as a standard construction project at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale has evolved into a showcase of women’s leadership in action. The Verde Valley Campus Center for Learning and Innovation, completed in August 2024, has transformed learning for those Yavapai College students it serves with its 11,000-square-foot facility featuring AI-assisted tutoring platforms, media production rooms and immersive learning labs. The Prescott Campus project follows a similar philosophy but on a larger scale. The $10 million renovation of Building 19 on the Prescott Campus brings … Read more

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