Construction Sector Adds 5,000 Jobs Between August and September

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Construction employers added 5,000 jobs in September while the industry’s unemployment rate hit 11.9 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that construction employment has been relatively flat for more than a year as growing demand for residential and some commercial projects has been offset by declining public sector construction activity. “Despite the slight uptick in construction employment for the past month, the industry is a bit smaller than it was one year ago,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “It appears that for … Read more

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BVSD and SolarCity Celebrate Installation of 5000 Solar Panels on 14 District Schools

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BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder Valley School District, one of the greenest school districts in the country, and SolarCity, a national leader in clean energy services, announced the installation of more than 5,000 solar panels on 14 schools across the district. The district celebrated the 1.4-megawatt solar project on Monday, October 1, with a “flip the switch” ceremony at Foothill Elementary School, one of the 14 schools that is part of the project.   The photovoltaic systems will deliver environmental benefits to the region, eliminating over 110-million pounds of annual carbon dioxide emissions, which is the equivalent of taking roughly 300 … Read more

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PCL Construction Opens Dallas Office

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DALLAS, Texas — The PCL family of companies is expanding with the opening of a new Water Infrastructure Group office in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas office will target the growing number of projects aimed at producing enough clean drinking water for state residents. “Texas experienced its worst drought in state history in 2012 and officials are trying to predict the state’s need for water,” said PCL Area Manager Doug Schmits. “PCL offers the expertise and experience to help deliver new and expanding water treatment projects that will help meet the growing need for water.” The 2012 Texas State Water Plan … Read more

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Fifth Public Comment Period Now Open for Update to USGBC’s LEED Green Building Program

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced the opening of the fifth public comment period for the proposed update to its LEED green building program. The comment period, which will close on Dec. 10, enables the building community to view the most recent draft of the rating systems and provide comments where any substantive changes have been made. “LEED v4 will have the greatest impact of any rating system we’ve developed by focusing on building performance and rewarding innovative product manufacturers who offer best in class products,” said Scot Horst, senior vice president, LEED, USGBC. “LEED v4 … Read more

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Crane Operators Test their Skills During September’s Regional Rodeos

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Only one Regional Rodeo Qualifier event remains in the 2012 Crane Operator Rodeo, conducted by Crane Institute Certification and organized by MCM Events. In September, crane operators competed in crane safety and skills competitions created by CIC Practical Examiners in Houston, Texas, Wilmington, Ill., and Phoenix, Ariz. The last Regional Rodeo Qualifier will take place in mid-October before the top performers from all regional events will meet in Davenport, Fla., for the National Crane Operator Championship, later in the month. The Crane Operator Rodeo underscores the need for appropriate operator skill levels to achieve safe crane operation. As the Event … Read more

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