Construction Employers Add 60K Jobs in February, 254K Over Year

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Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials cautioned that the Trump administration’s newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs have the potential to undermine future employment growth for the sector. “Construction industry employment has accelerated over the past four months, and industry pay rates are now more than 10 percent higher than the private-sector average,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “However, steep … Read more

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Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction Wins Diverse Business of the Year Award

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San Francisco, California’s Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction was named as the first-ever Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials announced. The association also awarded Diversity and Inclusion Excellence awards to Auston Commercial, Bjork Construction, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the San Antonio Chapter of AGC. “These awards honor member firms and chapters that have established exceptional programs dedicated to expanding the diversity, and with it the strength, of the construction industry,” said Art Daniel, the association’s president and president and COO of AR Daniel Construction Services. “Launching these awards is … Read more

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OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction and shipyard industries on May 11. This timeframe will ensure that stakeholders are aware of their obligations, and that OSHA provides consistent instructions to its inspectors. The start of enforcement had previously been set for March 12. In January 2017, OSHA issued new comprehensive health standards addressing exposure to beryllium in all industries. In response to feedback from stakeholders, the agency is considering technical updates to the January 2017 general industry standard, which will clarify and … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Women in Construction Week

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie is joining the National Association of Women in Construction in observing Women in Construction Week March 4-10. Established by NAWIC, the week aims to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in construction and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. As part of the company’s observation of Women in Construction Week, Brasfield & Gorrie will host events and activities at its regional offices. Several Brasfield & Gorrie offices are hosting events and activities to foster dialogue on important … Read more

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Breaks Ground on Innovative Platte Fifteen Site

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DENVER, Colo. – Demolition of the now‐vacant building on the northeast corner of Platte and 15th Street in Denver, Colorado began this week. The property was formerly home to Natural Grocers and Confluence Kayaks and represents the future site of the aptly named Platte Fifteen, a five-story 150,000-square-foot mixed‐use development. Developed by Crescent Real Estate and designed by OZ Architecture, Platte Fifteen will include approximately 16,000 square feet of ground level retail/restaurant space and four floors of office space totaling approximately 136,000 square feet above two levels of underground parking. A first of its kind for Denver, Platte Fifteen’s use … Read more

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