AGC Reports on March Year-Over-Year Construction Employment

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Construction employment expanded in 197 metro areas, declined in 87 and was stagnant in 55 between March 2013 and March 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that construction employment stands to suffer if Congress allows federal highway funding to stop this summer. “Much of the country experienced relatively robust growth in construction employment during the past year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But the fact construction employment remains below prior peak levels in most areas shows just how hard hit the … Read more

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The American Institute of Architects Select the 2014 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago. The COTE Top Ten Awards program, now in its 18th year, is the profession’s best known recognition program for sustainable design excellence. The program celebrates projects that are the result of a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems and technology. They make a positive contribution to their communities, improve comfort … Read more

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ASSE Alabama Chapter Honors Brasfield & Gorrie Safety Leader

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced that one of its safety leaders has been honored by the Alabama chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers. During a recent awards ceremony, Brasfield & Gorrie Regional Safety Director Steve Sawyer received the ASSE Alabama Chapter's Safety Professional of the Year award. The most prestigious award granted by the society, the award recognizes safety professionals for their exceptional contributions to safety and health. Sawyer was unanimously selected for this honor by a panel of judges for his contributions to safety and health in Alabama. “Over his 14 years at Brasfield & … Read more

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AIA Selects 2014 COTE Top Ten Plus Project

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment have selected the Iowa Utilities Board / Office of the Consumer Advocate Office Building, design by BNIM, as the recipient of the Top Ten Plus. The Top Ten Plus, now its second year, recognizes one past AIA COTE Top Ten Project Award recipient which has quantifiable metrics that demonstrate the true impact the sustainable design has achieved. The Iowa Utilities Board / Office of the Consumer Advocate Office Building was selected in 2012 as a recipient of the AIA/COTE Top Ten Project Award program. You can … Read more

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U.S. Military Breaks New Ground with Largest Solar Installation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. General Services Administration and the U.S. Army marked the start of a major renewable energy project at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. that will be the Department of Defense’s largest solar installation. The 155-acre project leverages private financing and is expected to exceed 18 megawatts of clean power and provide 25 percent of the military base’s power. Officials kicked off the project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the base where construction is set to begin in the next few days. “These kinds of projects are vital to building a sustainable infrastructure for our nation,” said Ruth Cox, … Read more

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