AGC Reports on February Construction Employment Increase, Topping Out

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Construction employment expanded in 175 metro areas, declined in 106 and was stagnant in 58 between February 2013 and February 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that despite the gains construction employment remained below peak levels in all but 19 metro areas. “It is encouraging that contractors added workers in so many locations despite severe weather that delayed some project starts,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “At the same time, it's clear that the upturn in construction is far from universal. … Read more

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OSHA Schedules Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health May 7-8 in Washington, D.C. Work groups will meet May 7 and the full committee will meet May 8. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the secretary of labor and assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health on construction standards and policy matters. The full committee agenda includes remarks from Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and … Read more

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McCownGordon Construction Kicks off $40M K-State Project

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MANHATTAN, Kan. — McCownGordon Construction will begin work on the Kansas State University College of Engineering Expansion on April 7. Construction will start with site utility relocation, earthwork and demolition. Slated to open in fall 2015, the building, designed by Perkins+Will and Momenta headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., will include classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium, gathering areas for faculty and staff and space for the college's student design teams. Ramin Cherafat, McCownGordon's chief operating officer, said the new facility will consolidate instructional, research and office space from across campus into a flexible environment. “The importance of projects like this in the … Read more

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The Austin Company Receives Second Gold Safety Award from Liberty Mutual

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Cleveland, Ohio — The Austin Company continues its tradition of outstanding safety practices in the design, engineering and construction industry, and was again recognized by Liberty Mutual with a 1.5-million man-hour safety award. This is the second Gold Award achieved by Austin and the recognition comes after Austin's completion of more than 1,500,000 work hours without a lost time accident since becoming a Liberty Mutual client on July 1, 2010. This is another major safety milestone for The Austin Company and reflects the firm's commitment to firm-wide quality and safety. The Gold level signifies that Austin is performing at least … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 1 Renovation

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COLUMBUS, Ga. — Brasfield & Gorrie recently announced the completed renovation of the Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 1 in Columbus, Ga. The $6.6-million construction project transformed the nineteenth-century cotton mill into an apartment building. Burned by federal forces near the end of the Civil War and rebuilt in 1869, the 43,000-square-foot building now houses 29 units. “Transforming the Eagle & Phenix Mills and Machine Shop into modern-day living spaces is a unique opportunity to restore part of a historic community in Columbus,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Division Manager Wes Kelley. In November 2012, Brasfield & Gorrie completed the award-winning … Read more

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