FMI Reports Rising Nonresidential Construction Index Comes with Struggles

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The Nonresidential Construction Index from FMI rose two points in Q1. This normally is a positive economic sign. However, construction companies are facing the challenge of having enough people to keep up with increasing backlogs, warns Phil Warner, researcher for FMI. The engineering and construction executives that comprise the NRCI panel are strongly optimistic about both the economy and their businesses. The diffusion indexes for the overall economy and the geographic economies where individual panelists do business rose more than six points, reaching 78. The report discusses owners” views on expectations for 2015 construction put in place, … Read more

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Safety Campaign Launching For Underground Utilities

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers initiated the campaign as an industrywide collaborative effort to: Promote best practices for jobsite preparation and equipment operation Demonstrate underground utility installation and repair as safe, efficient and effective The Underground Utility Damage Prevention Campaign seeks to: Dispel common myths and negative perceptions associated with underground utility installation Provide tools for improved worker skills, knowledge and awareness Machinery covered includes horizontal directional drills, vacuum excavators, trenchers and related underground equipment. Several AEM working committees of manufacturer members helped develop campaign ideas and scope. “We want to involve the widest possible scope of industry groups and … Read more

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Hensel Phelps | CBIC Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony at William P. Hobby International Expansion

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HP | CBIC Joint Venture, Southwest Airlines and over 400 attendees recently celebrated the topping out of the new William P. Hobby Airport International Expansion. The setting of the “Wishbone Column,” the largest steel member on the project, represents a huge milestone for the Houston HP | CBIC team. The renovations and updates to Houston, Texas” oldest commercial will bring Southwest Airlines into a new era of international travel. Southwest Airlines will take their inaugural overseas flight from the newly expanded Hobby Airport in October 2015, with destinations stretching from Mexico City to San Juan and down the way to … Read more

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2014 Pinnacle Winners Enhance The Carolinas, Advance Construction Industry

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Feb. 5, Carolinas AGC bestowed the 2014 Pinnacle Awards to three construction projects and an individual who has helped improve the construction industry. The Pinnacle Awards shine a bright light on the construction industry and exemplify CAGC’s reason for existence: Advancing the construction industry to enhance the quality of life and deliver a sustainable difference in the Carolinas. Best Highway-Heavy ProjectThe Turn in the Battery Wall, Charleston, South CarolinaCrowder Construction Company At the southernmost point of historic Charleston, South Carolina, where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge to form the Charleston Harbor, is a seawall built … Read more

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USGBC Releases the Top 10 States for LEED Green Building Per Capita in Nation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system, ranking states in terms of square feet of LEED space per state resident. The per-capita list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. “Every story about a green building is a story about people,”  said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “USGBC’s annual recognition of the Top 10 States for LEED goes beyond gross square feet or number … Read more

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