July Construction Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2000

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WASHINGTON, D.C., — In July, not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates improved in 43 states and the nation, adding 209,000 workers on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The national NSA construction unemployment rate of 4.5 percent was 1 percent lower than a year ago, the lowest July rate since 2000 when it was 4.4 percent. “The drop in the construction unemployment rate from July 2015 adds yet another month to the unbroken monthly series of year-over-year rate decreases that started in October 2010,” said economist Bernard … Read more

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Gilbane Begins Construction of Luxury 1000 Park Avenue Project

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ATLANTA, Ga. – This signature high-rise residential tower—1000 Park Avenue—will be located in the heart of the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbane Building Company is serving as the construction manager for Wood Partners. The 27-story luxury tower will offer 267 units of apartments and four stories of parking with podium-level parking deck and private garage options. The tower will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The high-end, upscale finishes feature European-style cabinets with granite counters, undermount stainless steel sinks, plank flooring, modern lighting fixtures throughout and ceramic tile tub surround. Community amenities include an elevated outdoor … Read more

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Large-Scale Interactive 3-D Printing Technology to Demo at METALCON

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NEWTON, Mass. – The largest international event for the metal construction industry will showcase a 3-D printing technology project developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and industry partners at METALCON’s annual tradeshow and conference on Oct. 26. As part of its focus on technology this year, METALCON is featuring ORNL’s Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy project. AMIE demonstrates rapid innovation through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, addressing electricity supply and reliability challenges via an integrated approach to power generation, storage and consumption. AMIE connects a natural gas-powered hybrid electric vehicle with a high-performance building―both printed on the … Read more

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Construction Spending Remains Steady in July, Up by 5.6% for First Seven Months of 2016

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Construction spending remained steady in July compared to June but is up by 5.6 percent for the first seven months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the growth in construction spending is occurring as most construction firms report they are having a hard time finding skilled craft workers to keep pace with demand. “On balance, there is still strong demand for construction, especially for multifamily and private nonresidential structures, while home building continues an uneven recovery,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. … Read more

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Abernethy Laurels Celebrates Topping Out of New Health and Rehabilitation Center

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Rodgers Builders recently reached a milestone in the construction phase of Abernethy Laurels’ new health and rehabilitation center. During a topping out celebration in Newton, North Carolina, guests watched as the final piece of steel structure was raised, bearing an American flag and evergreen tree to mark completion of the steel infrastructure and to honor the craftworkers’ hard work and dedication to safety. The new health and rehabilitation center has been designed using the Household Model, an approach to providing care that is person-centered with an environment aimed to evoke a feeling of home. The center will consist of 96 … Read more

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