Construction Jobs Increase in 35 States, D.C. between September 2016 Year-Over-Year

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Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2016 and September 2017, while 26 states added construction jobs between August and September as some state employment levels were impacted by recent hurricanes, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released recently. Association officials noted that construction employment in many parts of the country would have been higher if more qualified workers were available. “Contractors in most states still report they are busy and expect to stay that way for the foreseeable future,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for … Read more

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New Clemson University Center for Nursing, Health Innovation and Research in Greenville Topped Out

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GREENVILLE, S.C . – Brasfield & Gorrie joined Clemson University and Greenville Health System last week to mark a milestone in the construction of the new Clemson University Center for Nursing, Health Innovation and Research on the GHS Greenville Memorial Medical Campus in South Carolina. The team topped out the new four-story nursing academic and health research building, signaling the completion of the final level of the building’s concrete structure. The $31.5-million will house an expansion of Clemson’s traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in an effort to meet a growing need for nurses and bolster health innovation and … Read more

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Community Development Partners Opens The Huntington

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Community Development Partners recently hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for The Huntington, an affordable senior community in Morgan Hill, Calif. Located at 16505 Butterfield Blvd., The Huntington will offer 114 affordable senior units for those earning 50-60 percent of the area median income. Designed for independent living, units are available in one-, two- and three-bedroom designs, ranging from 550 to 1,000 square feet. Intended to encourage resident interaction, the amenity-rich environment features indoor and outdoor dining areas, a commercial kitchen, theater, gym, library and craft room, as well as transportation coordination. The project … Read more

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Chris Payne Assumes Role as New Chair of CMAA

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MCLEAN, Va. – Christopher Payne, PE, CCM, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MBP, became chair of the Construction Management Association of America at the association’s National Conference and Trade Show in Washington, D.C. Payne has more than 30 years of experience in construction management and design and has served on the CMAA board of directors since 2009. In assuming this leadership position, he said the association “will continue to advance our profession – promoting professional construction/program management, building on partnerships with allied associations and increasing awareness through our CCM certification program.” CMAA also elected the following officers for 2017-2018: Immediate past chair: … Read more

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Haselden Construction Opens North Regional Office in Fort Collins

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Haselden’s North Regional office, located at 330 South College Ave. in Fort Collins, Colorado, officially opened last month. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell attended the grand opening and performed the ribbon cutting. The 1,750-square-foot office houses half a dozen team members, with more using it on a temporary basis, depending on the project they’re working on. The company has a strong relationship with the nearby Colorado State University. They are working on the Health Education Outreach Center and the Global Food Innovation Center, and recently completed the Biology and Chemistry Buildings. Other projects in the area … Read more

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