National Construction Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 4.9 Percent in July

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WASHINGTON, Wash. – The national not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in July, up 0.4 percent from a year ago, but still the third lowest July rate on record—matching the July 2001 rate, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Unemployment rates increased in 34 states on a year-over-year basis, but the construction industry employed 186,000 more workers than in July 2016, according to an analysis released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. Rates fell in 14 states and were unchanged in two. Because these industry-specific rates are not seasonally adjusted, national and state-level unemployment rates are … Read more

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Hidden Opportunities Merge from Construction Industry Challenges

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Growing materials costs and dwindling talent pools coupled with looming political and economic uncertainty are leaving construction leaders grappling with serious challenges. But where there is greater challenge comes greater opportunity. According to JLL’s latest report on United States construction activity. there is stability ahead with indicators showing a growing backlog of contractor work and seasonal construction spending up 5.7 percent year-over-year. But that’s not all. A closer look at the construction industry’s biggest challenges reveals some unexpected opportunities amidst the adversity. Challenge or opportunity? You decide. The seemingly interminable labor shortage. Construction unemployment continues to reach … Read more

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Ground Broken on Colorado State University Health Education Center

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Haselden Construction’s third project on Colorado State University’s Science Quad in as many years, the groundbreaking for the Health Education Outreach Center was a much anticipated event. Mark Stetter, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, stated during the groundbreaking ceremony, “This new facility really allows us to kind of kick it up a notch. We’ve been terribly constrained from a space perspective. We know that anatomy labs have been some of the most popular in growth and that students are really interested in these topics both in our college and in colleges … Read more

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NAMC Names Robins & Morton Large Construction Firm of the Year

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The National Association of Minority Contractors, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas chapter, named Robins & Morton “Large Construction Firm of the Year” at its first annual awards luncheon. Robins & Morton earned this distinction for supporting and advocating on behalf of minority contractors. The additional categories and winners are: Public Entity of the Year – UNT System Professional Services of the Year – Nervi’ Strategic Solutions Corporate Advocate of the Year – Annie Holmes-Partee M/WBE Director – Dallas ISD M/WBE Firm of the Year – Post L Group

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Topping Off Celebrated at West Valley College Kvamme Planetarium

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SARATOGA, Calif. – Gilbane Building Company recently celebrated a major milestone at the site of the West Valley College Kvamme Planetarium project in Saratoga, California. The steel topping-off ceremony was attended by representatives from West Valley – Mission Community College District, college staff, Mr. and Mrs. Kvamme, for whom the planetarium is named, BHM Construction, Rackley Steel Erectors and representatives from Gilbane. Gilbane is providing construction management services for West Valley Mission Community College District’s Kvamme Planetarium. A major portion of the project funds have been donated by Jean and Floyd Kvamme. The project includes a 42-foot projection dome with … Read more

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