Concrete Industry Associations Partner to Form Certification Consortium

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MT. VERNON, Iowa — In an effort to increase the awareness of certification opportunities for concrete professionals, while promoting the advantages of such programs, nine concrete associations have joined forces to form the Concrete Industry Certification Consortium. Comprised of the American Concrete Pumping Association, Architectural Precast Association, Concrete Foundations Association, Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association, International Concrete Repair Institute, National Precast Concrete Association, Post-Tensioning Institute and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, the Concrete Industry Certification Consortium is a nonprofit clearinghouse dedicated to serving those interested in improving the quality and safety of concrete construction and renovation. Through its participating associations, the … Read more

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Construction Spending Reaches Highest Level since December 2009

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Construction spending in June rose to a 2-1/2 year high as double-digit percentage increases in private residential and nonresidential construction more than offset an ongoing downturn in public construction, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said they expect the disparity between private and public construction is likely to persist and urged policy makers to put more funding into infrastructure projects. “The June spending gains come on top of upward revisions to May and April totals, reinforcing the notion that private construction is now growing consistently,” said Ken Simonson, … Read more

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AGC Releases Latest Construction Employment Data

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Construction employment declined in 162 out of 337 metropolitan areas between June 2011 and June 2012, increased in 127 and stayed stagnant in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment declined or remained unchanged in most metro areas as the public sector continued to cut back on investments in new construction and infrastructure and economic growth slowed. “The construction sector continues to shrink or stagnate in most metro areas as demand for new construction remains weak in too many places,” said Ken Simonson, the … Read more

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Western Construction Group Launches New Projects Team

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NEW YORK — Western Construction Group has announced the formation of a new team, Western Facades, dedicated exclusively to full-scale, multi-million-dollar facade restorations and replacements. The formation of Western Facades draws on key personnel with extensive experience on complex projects. The new team will be led by Senior Operations Manager Michael C. Radigan, and will work exclusively on large-scale, complex facade restoration and recladding projects requiring the company’s unique expertise and experience. The Western Facades team was established in response to the growing number of large-scale projects the firm has been retained for over the past several years, including The … Read more

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Build Your Future Linking Construction Industry Employers, Job Seekers with New Career Center

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ALACHUA, Fla. — As part of its continuing effort to narrow the skills gap in the construction industry, the Build Your Future has launched a new Career Center aimed at connecting aspiring young people and credentialed craft professionals with rewarding career opportunities. The BYF Career Center is a comprehensive resource providing a wide range of valuable tools for employers and job seekers. For employers looking to hire craft professionals, the BYF Career Center can get job postings in front of a workforce with the skills needed on industrial and commercial construction projects. Companies with open positions can post in the … Read more

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