U.S. Non-Residential Construction Retreats 6.9% in December

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Non-residential construction starts declined 6.9 percent from November to December in the U.S., according to a new report from construction data provider CMD. December’s new construction total, $22.2 billion, was 7 percent lower than December 2014. The retreat in construction starts was only slightly higher than the construction activity typical of November to December. However, compared to the five-year average for December from 2010 to 2014, starts increased 9.2 percent. Among the three major subcategories of non-residential construction, commercial and heavy engineering/civil activity decreased 4 and 6.2 percent respectively, but by far the most dramatic change from November to December … Read more

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New Talent Named at Williams Company

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ORLANDO, Fla.—Bob Lipscomb was recently named CEO at Williams Company. Having previously served as president, Lipscomb began his career with Williams Company in 1988. He is a licensed general contractor in five states and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida’s School of Building Construction. Taylor Huddleston was promoted to president at Williams Company. A 23-year construction veteran, Huddleston joined Williams Company in 2000 and previously served as executive vice president. As president, he now has overall responsibility for day-to-day operations. Huddleston holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Mark Brown, Luciana … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Marquee Park District Project in Dallas

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DALLAS, Texas — The evolution of Uptown Dallas, Texas, continues with Park District, a one-of-a-kind project that will further connect the Arts District, downtown and Uptown, providing tenants, residents and the public a unique way to experience Klyde Warren Park and the city. Balfour Beatty Construction was chosen by joint venture partners Trammell Crow Company and Met Life, Inc., to provide preconstruction and construction services. Designed by HKS Architects, the 916,000-square-foot, mixed-used development will sit on the 3-acre parcel between Pearl Street, Olive Street and Klyde Warren Park. The landscape architecture firm responsible for Klyde Warren Park’s award-winning design, the … Read more

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Architecture Billings Index Ends Year on Positive Note

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – There were a few occasions where demand for design services decreased from a month-to-month basis in 2015, but the Architecture Billings Index concluded the year in positive terrain and was so in 8-12 months of the year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the December ABI score was 50.9, up from the mark of 49.3 in the previous month. This score reflects a slight increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase … Read more

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