MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has added to its growing management staff with the naming of three superintendents. Rick Lund – general superintendent Lund has been named general superintendent. He has worked for KA since 1989, most recently as project superintendent. In his new position, Lund will work with the owners and project managers to oversee the day-to-day supervision and management of KA’s construction activities, including scheduling, coordination, safety and quality control. He holds several certifications, including those in healthcare construction and OSHA. Johnson comes to KA from McGough and from Ryan Companies, where he was a senior project … Read more
Architecture Billings Remain Stuck in Winter Slowdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Riding a stretch of increasing levels of demand for thirteen out of the last fifteen months, the Architecture Billings Index dropped in April for the second month this 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 April ABI score was 48.8, down sharply from a mark of 51.7 in March. This score reflects a decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 60.1, up … Read more
Phelps Construction Group Completes New Ellis Island Museum Expansion
BOONTON, N.J., Phelps Construction Group has completed a project for the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to build expanded galleries for the newly renamed Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor. The Peopling of America Center, opening to the public Wednesday, May 20, is a major expansion of the previously existing exhibit area that focuses on the Ellis Island era from 1892-1954. The new center chronicles the immigration of people to America both in the pre-Ellis era from the 16th century to 1890 and the post-Ellis years from 1954 up to today. Phelps … Read more
Ryan Selected for Kum & Go Corporate Headquarters
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ryan Companies U.S., Inc. has been selected as general contractor for Kum & Go's new 120,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, associated parking structure and mixed-use project in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The $54-million project is situated on approximately two city blocks adjacent to Western Gateway Park and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Ryan expects to break ground by fall of 2015 with a completion date of summer of 2017. In addition to choosing Ryan Companies, Kum & Go also selected Renzo Piano Building Workshop who will design Kum & Go’s new headquarters. OPN Architects of Des Moines will serve … Read more
New Scholarship Available for Craft Training Students
ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER and its Build Your Future initiative have recently partnered with The Associated General Contractors of America and its AGC Education and Research Foundation to create a national BYF scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for each recipient and can be renewed for up to two years. Applications are due by June 15 for the 2015-2016 academic year. To apply online, visit AGC Education and Research Foundation's website at AGCFoundation.org and click on the 2015 Craft and Technical School Scholarship Application … Read more





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