Hensel Phelps Awarded Operational Support Facility at MacDill AFB

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mobile District recently awarded Hensel Phelps the Operational Support Facility project at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida. The project involves construction of a 37,000-square-foot, two-story cast-in-place Central Energy Plant that consolidates and provides all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire suppression, fire alarm, mass notification, closed-circuit television, intrusion detection, generators and switchgears to support the United States Special Operations Command and its mission supporting special operations around the globe. The project also includes the demolition of several existing buildings, construction of new roadways and alteration of existing roadways to support new vehicle … Read more

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Nonresidential Fixed Investment Expands Again During Solid Third Quarter, ABC Reports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Real gross domestic product expanded 2.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate during the third quarter of 2016, according to an analysis of Bureau of Economic Analysis data recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. This follows a 1.4 percent increase during the second quarter and represents the tenth consecutive quarter of economic expansion. Nonresidential fixed investment, a category closely aligned with construction and other forms of business investment, expanded at a 1.2 percent annualized rate during the third quarter after growing 1 percent during the second. Investment in structures led the way, increasing by 5.4 … Read more

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Hensel Phelps Awarded UTEP Interdisciplinary Research Building Project

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Hensel Phelps has been awarded the University of Texas at El Paso Interdisciplinary Research Building project in El Paso, Texas. This project includes the construction of a new 150,000-square-foot building to replace two underutilized buildings. It will provide critically needed space to continue expanding the number of fast-growing, multidisciplinary research initiatives aligned with the priorities articulated in UTEP’s Research Strategic Plan. Additional scope will include expanding the thermal plant infrastructure, extending electrical and communication duct banks and other anticipated site improvements. Preconstruction started in August of 2016, with construction starting in March of 2017.

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Skanska to Build New Dining Hall for James Madison University in Virginia

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Skanska has signed a $42-million contract with James Madison University to construct its new dining hall in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The new dining hall will be located in the center of campus. With about 108,000 square feet, it will seat 1,500 students and faculty. This building is targeted for LEED Silver certification. Skanska began construction in May 2016. The project is slated for completion in summer 2018.

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AGC Reports on Construction Hiring Despite Drop in Public Spending

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Construction employers added 11,000 jobs in October as employment in the sector is at the highest level since December 2008 despite declines in public sector investments in construction projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that average hourly earnings for construction workers increased by 3.2 percent compared to 12 months ago as firms continue to expand amid shortages of available qualified workers. “There is a two-part story in construction right now as private-sector demand continues to boost employment while declining public-sector demand is contributing to year-over-year declines in heavy and civil engineering … Read more

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