Gilbane-Flintco Celebrates the Unveiling of Convention District Transformation Project

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Mayor John Whitmire has announced the landmark project to revitalize the George R. Brown Convention Center at a press conference hosted by Houston First Corporation. Team members from Hines, Gilbane Building Company, Flintco Construction and Populous joined community members and city officials to commemorate the upcoming development. For almost 40 years, the GRB has been a mainstay in the city’s events landscape. The convention center currently hosts more than 30 major conventions, with an additional 200 events annually. The new structure and surrounding spaces are expected to bring in millions of dollars in new revenue to the Houston economy, further … Read more

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in February

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Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.3 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted Feb. 20 to March 5. The reading is up 0.2 months since February 2024. Backlog fell on a monthly basis for contractors with less than $100 million in annual revenues while increasing sharply for contractors with greater than $100 million in annual revenue. Those largest contractors have also accounted for the majority of the increase in backlog observed over the past year. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for staffing improved, while the reading for profit margins declined. … Read more

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ABC: Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

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The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 174,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Heavy and civil engineering added the most jobs, increasing by 2,500 positions, followed by nonresidential specialty trade, which added 2,000 jobs. Nonresidential building added 1,700 jobs last month. The construction unemployment rate rose to 7.2% in February. Unemployment across all industries increased … Read more

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Post Tensioning Institute Launches Strength in Concrete Podcast

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The Post-Tensioning Institute has launched a new podcast, which will deliver insights and in-depth discussions to professionals in the concrete and post-tensioning sectors. The podcast, Strength in Concrete, will offer a variety of topics including updated post-tensioning specifications, certification opportunities and methods for constructing durable and sustainable structures. The first episode is now available, with more to follow. The first episode, Modern Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridges, takes an in-depth look into the evolution of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Episode 2 will be available in the coming weeks, and will dive into key PTI specifications, M50.3 and M55.1. This episode will discuss the … Read more

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NCCER Facilitated Construction Superintendent Certification Program Begins April 8

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NCCER’s Construction Superintendent Certification Program is now available as a limited-time facilitated national cohort. The online program begins April 8 and runs through Nov. 18. For more information or to sign up, click here. Designed for both current and aspiring superintendents, this online, facilitated program combines independent learning with interactive instruction. Participants complete an online course every two weeks, followed by a live, instructor-led session with a master trainer to reinforce key concepts, discuss real-world applications and collaborate with peers. The structured approach ensures superintendents gain the leadership and business expertise needed to excel in their roles. The program goes beyond … Read more

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