ABC Joins Construction Industry’s Pledge to Hire Vets

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors has joined construction industry leaders from more than 100 companies in support of their pledge to employ 150,000 veterans in the next five years—a commitment that was made during the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans" Employment in Construction National Symposium. “ABC believes in supporting our troops by providing them with the employment opportunities available in the construction industry,” said ABC 2014 National Chairman and President and CEO of Compass Partners, LLC Dan Brodbeck. “With a projected nationwide shortage of nearly two million workers, ABC is committed to filling this skills gap, starting with … Read more

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Despite Severe Weather Construction Industry Adds Jobs in January, Unemployment Rate Declines

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Construction employment jumped by the largest monthly amount in nearly seven years in January, bringing industry employment to the highest level since July 2009, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that, at the current rate of growth, it would not take long before many firms begin having difficulty finding enough skilled workers to meet demand. “Despite a second month of unusually severe weather in much of the nation, contractors more than offset the job losses that occurred in December,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “All segments … Read more

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2013 Pinnacle Winners Enhance CAGC, Advance Construction Industry

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolinas AGC recently bestowed the 2013 Pinnacle Awards—the most prestigious recognition in the Carolinas construction industry—to five projects and an individual. The Pinnacle Awards shine a light on the construction profession in a very public way, 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 Project (1 of 2 awards) Safety Improvements to 13 Separate Intersections in Central South CarolinaContractor: C.R. Jackson, Inc., Columbia, S.C. This federal aid design-build intersection safety project involved 13 intersections across Aiken, Clarendon, Lexington, Orangeburg, … Read more

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Korte to Build Southern Illinois Healthcare Surgery Center

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The Korte Company, based in Highland, Ill., will construct the surgery center as a design-build project, handling both architectural and design services. The 5,528-square-foot SIH Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Center will be located in Carbondale, Ill. and will be completed in 2014. The surgery center will specialize in burns, microsurgery, pediatrics, trauma, cosmetics, breast augmentation, wounds and weight loss. It will also provide patients non-surgical treatment options, such as laser treatments, chemical peels and Botox injections. When completed, the center will include three exam rooms, a procedure room, a treatment room, a waiting room with retail space and a private … Read more

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Construction Figures Rise in December, Overall for 2013

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Total construction spending edged up 0.1 percent in December and rose by a modest 4.8 percent for all of 2013, as a robust market for apartments and single-family houses outweighed downturns in private nonresidential and public projects, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America.   Association officials added that swift congressional action on vital highway and water infrastructure measures would give a needed boost to public-sector demand. “Residential construction ended on a strong note in 2013 and should remain positive for at least the next several months,” said Ken Simonson, the … Read more

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