AEM Hall of Fame Nominations Open April 2013

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces the 2013 AEM Hall of Fame program, honoring those who have invented, built and led the off-road equipment industry. Online nominations will open in April; check the website for details at www.aem.org/HallofFame. The 2012 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame were: John Deere (Deere & Company) Pierre Bataille (Poclain) Wood Brothers – Keith, Leonard and Mervel (Woods Equipment Company) The Hall of Fame highlights the industry’s rich legacy of progress and its critical role in economic prosperity and quality of life — to promote greater public understanding and appreciation and to inspire the … Read more

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AGC States Skilled Construction Workers are in Demand

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Construction employment increased in 145 out of 339 metropolitan areas between January 2012 and January 2013, declined in 141 and was stagnant in 53, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that after years of declining construction, employment contractors in some metro areas are beginning to worry about the availability of skilled workers now that they have resumed hiring. “Not only are a slight plurality of metro areas adding construction jobs, but those areas appear to be adding jobs at a faster rate than places where … Read more

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Growth in Construction Activity, Equipment and Material Price Increases Boosts Construction Costs

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Turner Construction Company announced that the First Quarter 2013 Turner Building Cost Index — which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States — has increased to a value of 849. This reflects a 1.19 percent increase from the fourth quarter 2012 and a 3.41 percent increase from the first quarter 2012. “The increase in private non-residential construction spending over the past year, material and equipment prices continuing to inch upwards and a slight increase in labor rates has led to a boost in construction costs,” said Karl F. Almstead, the Turner … Read more

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AGC Reports on December to January Construction Employment Data

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Construction employment expanded in two-thirds of all states in January as the industry showed signs of emerging from a six-year slump, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned, however, that the industry’s recovery remains fragile and that current and looming federal budget cuts threaten to drag down construction employment in numerous states. “These results show that contractors are finding work in more parts of the country than they have for many months,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “Further gains appear likely but could be derailed if lawmakers … Read more

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National Contractors Group Names Opp Construction 2012 Safest

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Opp Construction of Grand Forks, N.D. was named the nation's safest construction company in 2012 by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which oversees the Willis-sponsored Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 51 other companies were selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs. “Safety is always a top priority for the construction industry,” said Joseph H. Jarboe, the association's president and senior vice president of Bethesda, Md.-based Clark Construction Group. “These companies showcase the highest commitment to keeping their projects and their employees safe.” Jarboe said Opp Construction … Read more

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