DUBLIN, Ohio — The Women in Concrete Alliance — a networking organization for women in the concrete industry — has announced the call for entries for the third annual Woman of Distinction award. According to Kari Moosmann, co-founder of WICA, the award was created to celebrate women in the industry.   “We are excited to see a woman in the industry honored by her peers,” said Moosmann. “This award will reinforce that women are a valued resource in the concrete construction industry.” WICA co-founder Kimberly Kayler noted that the recipient of the award will signify the spirit of the Women … Read more

All major segments of construction spending increased in October, bringing total spending to a 37-month high at an annualized rate of $872 billion, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned, however, that the fiscal cliff imperils future improvement in both public and private spending. Widespread gains in spending in October, along with hefty upward revisions to estimates for the previous two months, show that construction has finally come out of its long slump, said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. Although all major spending categories are far below … Read more