Construction Employment is Up 3.3 Percent for the Year

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Construction firms added 14,000 workers in July and construction industry pay rose at the fastest rate in seven years as contractors bid to attract workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials added that tight labor market conditions have driven the construction sector’s wages up to 10 percent higher than the all-private sector average. “Several indicators show that there is still plenty of construction work available, but the shortage of experienced workers is growing ever more acute,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “With the number of unemployment workers … Read more

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Skanska Adds New Hires, Promotes Key Players

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Skanska recently added several new hires and promoted key players—including two superintendents—to further build the firm’s skills in the data center construction and consulting marketplace. Greg Houle returns to Skanska as a New York-based project superintendent having previously worked for the company from 2010 to 2014. Houle has overseen new construction and retrofit data centers, as well as end-of-life equipment replacements in active data centers. He will play a key role in planning the method of procedures to ensure facilities never experience a single moment of down time when working in an active environment. Joe Hagne … Read more

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June Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 47 States from 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – June not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates improved in 47 states and the nation on a year-over-year basis according to an analysis recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The national construction unemployment rate of 4.6 percent was 1.7 percent lower than a year ago according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Further, the industry boasted its lowest June rate since 2000 when it matched this June’s 4.6 percent rate. BLS data also showed that the industry employed 229,000 more people than in June 2015. Four states—Connecticut, Hawaii, Mississippi and Wyoming—posted an increase in their … Read more

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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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