Data on Severity of Construction Worker Shortages to be Released Aug. 31

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At 1 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Associated General Contractors of America will release new data showing the severity of construction worker shortages nationwide and by region and state* during a media conference call at 800-874-4559 (verbal pass code TURM15731). The new data is based on a comprehensive survey of construction firms and includes data on how many firms are coping with labor shortages and what some of the possible causes are for tight labor conditions. Stephen Sandherr, the association’s CEO, will release the new worker shortage data and identify measures public officials should take to increase the … Read more

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Skanska Builds New Pensacola Bay Bridge

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Skanska has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to construct the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida. The contract is worth $399 million. The Design-Build contract is to replace the existing bridge over Pensacola Bay with two new, three-lane bridges, connecting the cities of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. Each new bridge will have a length of just over three miles. The total project length is 3.7 miles, including the roadway approaches on each end of the bridges. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter 2016 and the project is slated for completion in August 2020.

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Asta Powerproject Users Convene in Philadelphia Next Month

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DENVER, Colo. – U.S. construction project managers and schedulers will connect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next month for the twice-annual Asta Powerproject user conference. The Sept. 15-16 event at the Hub-CityView convention center in downtown Philadelphia will feature tips to get more from the scheduling software and provide practical advice from other users. Real-world use cases will be showcased, new features will be highlighted and the projected roadmap for upcoming editions will be reviewed. Current users and those considering making the switch to Asta Powerproject are invited to attend. Conference attendees will hear from several speakers including Elecosoft’s Chief Operating Officer … Read more

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Construction’s Contribution to Economy Increases in 30 States in 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The value added by the private construction industry as a percentage of gross domestic product increased in 30 states and decreased in only six in 2015, according to a report recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Nationally, construction’s direct contribution to GDP increased by 0.1 percent to 3.9 percent from 2014 to 2015. Construction accounted the highest percentage of state GDP in North Dakota, with of 7.6 percent in 2015, compared to a low of 3.1 percent in Connecticut and New York. Six states—Arizona, North Dakota, Mississippi, Oregon, West Virginia and Wyoming—saw a decrease in construction’s … Read more

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Gramercy District Development is Underway

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22 Capital Partners has chosen the project team for its more than $500-million development “Gramercy District,” a smart city project located just outside of Washington, D.C. The firm has put together a team capable of implementing the vision of a marriage between technology and real estate development to create a smart city of the future. Tishman Construction unit of AECOM will team up with TRINITY Group Construction. DVA Architects will design the Gramercy District campus. This smart city will include a combination of outdoor plazas and public spaces where consumers can seamlessly interact with all of the businesses. Greystar Corporation … Read more

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