Market Barometer Reveals New Findings on Green Building, Certification

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Turner Construction Company announced the results of a new Market Barometer survey that focused on environmentally sustainable, or “green” building, and on sustainable practices in general. Key findings revealed that companies remain committed to constructing green buildings. While executives remained committed to incorporating sustainable building practices into their building programs, fewer said their companies were likely to seek LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council when constructing a green building. Brightening Outlook for Construction Projects Among real estate owners, developers and corporate owner-occupants, 64% said they expect to undertake new construction projects over the next … Read more

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AGC Reports on October Construction, Unemployment Numbers

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Construction employers added 17,000 jobs in October while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 11.4 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that total construction employment levels have changed little during the past year while the declines in the industry's unemployment rate are coming as more former workers leave the industry. “Despite five consecutive months of construction employment gains, the overall employment picture is essentially unchanged from a year ago,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Construction employment appears stuck in a state of mild monthly … Read more

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AGC Reports on September Construction Spending

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Construction spending in September climbed to a nearly three-year high at an annualized rate of $852 billion, as increased spending on houses, apartments and private nonresidential projects outweighed a continuing downturn in public construction, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said they expect both the public and private trends to continue despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy. “It is heartening to see the growth in total spending, but the progress remains fragile and fragmentary,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist, noting that construction spending had … Read more

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NAWIC Installs New National President, Board Members

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FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Association of Women in Construction has installed Cindy Johnsen, CBT, CDS, CIT, as its 58th national president during NAWIC's Annual Meeting and Convention. Johnsen, an office administrator III for Granite Construction Company, has been a member of NAWIC's San Bernardino-Riverside, Calif. Chapter since 1997. Johnsen has exciting plans for her term as NAWIC president. She said, “My vision is to start the development of professional development programs in NAWIC that can be published and utilized throughout the industry to develop strong leaders/mentors and great employees.” Asked about her top priority while in office, Johnsen … Read more

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AGC Reports on Construction, Market Trends

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Construction employment declined in 160 out of 337 metropolitan areas between September 2011 and September 2012, increased in 125 and was stagnant in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that construction employment in many areas continued to decline as construction activity is put on hold amid uncertainty about federal tax and investment programs and declining public sector demand. “A lot of project owners appear to be taking a time out until Washington officials can set tax rates for next year and figure out what to … Read more

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