Construction Employment Rises Year-Over-Year, Qualified Workers Grow Scarce

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Construction employment increased in 39 states between June 2015 and June 2016, although half the states shed construction jobs between May and June, according to analysis of Labor Department data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the flattening of monthly employment gains and losses indicates the urgency of beefing up programs to attract, train and retain construction workers. “Construction demand is still growing strongly in all regions and among many types of owners,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. “But contractors appear to be struggling to fill jobs in the short run.” … Read more

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Dodge Data & Analytics Launches PlanRoom Service for Construction Contractors, Subcontractors

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dodge Data & Analytics has launched Dodge PlanRoom, an online service for contractors and subcontractors to store, manage and share plans, specifications and other construction documentation. Dodge PlanRoom is designed to support construction-specific workflows such as evaluating potential projects by quickly reviewing linked plans, sections and elevations. More information and a free version of the service are available at http://www.construction.com/dodge/planroom.asp. Through optional integration with Dodge Global Network, contractors can quickly search and view projects to find the ones most suitable for them. Users can also add their own projects or participate in private projects they are … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of The Sevens

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Brasfield & Gorrie has completed the construction of The Sevens, a mixed-use apartment complex in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s North Quarter District. The 360,000-square-foot building includes 333 luxury units and a seven-floor parking garage, as well as 8,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. The building’s exclusive amenities include a rooftop pool deck with a lounge and bar, a fitness center and a ninth-floor clubhouse featuring breathtaking views of the city’s skylines and Lake Concord. The Sevens features high-end finishes, from granite and quartz countertops to stainless steel appliances and balconies in select … Read more

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Kitchell to Build UA Health Sciences Innovation Building

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TUCSON, Ariz. –has been retained to build a new academic building at the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus. The Health Sciences Innovation Building will provide simulated practice situations and interaction between multidisciplinary teams of students, faculty and health professionals in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Located at Mabel Street and the Warren Avenue Mall, the $165-million project will encompass 10 stories, providing flexible large, medium and small group/team learning areas within its 227,000 square feet, as well as state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulations centers for a broad spectrum of instructional applications. Pre-construction activities began in March, with site … Read more

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Ground to be Broken for Joint Justice Center

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Seneca County and the city of Tiffin, Ohio, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Joint Justice Center at Courthouse Square in downtown Tiffin today, July 22. The long-anticipated project is the first joint county-city court system housed under the same roof in the state of Ohio. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with the presentation of the colors by the United Veterans Council. City and county officials will be on hand to speak and assist in the groundbreaking. The brand new 36,000-square-foot facility is projected to cost about $14 million and include the city of Tiffin’s Municipal Court … Read more

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