ATLANTA, Ga. — HD Supply White Cap Construction Supply released its 2012-13 full-line catalog, featuring thousands of new products and an enhanced index for greater ease-of-use. The new catalog provides professional contractors with quick and easy access to the hardware, tools, materials, pricing and information needed to get the job done right. “The White Cap catalog is a great tool on the jobsite,” said HD Supply White Cap Construction Supply President John Stegeman. “From the sheer number and variety of products we offer, to the expert tips and tricks of the trade our associates share within these pages—the catalog provides … Read more
Genesis Medical Center Purchasing Plan Ensures Local Participation
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Genesis HealthCare System has decided how the selection process will work for choosing contractors, suppliers and subcontractors for construction of its new medical center, which is scheduled to open in 2015. While the estimated cost for the new medical center is $125 million, the local economic impact during construction is expected to be in the range of $250 million. A significant portion of this is attributed to the purchase of services from local contractors and laborers. “This is the community's new medical center, and it's important to Genesis that members of our community have an opportunity to … Read more
Associated General Contractors of America Releases June Employment Data
Construction employment stalled in June as more former construction workers left the industry, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The lack of job openings, along with the departure of experienced workers, suggests a potential skilled-labor shortage may be developing, construction association officials warned. “Employment in the construction industry has fluctuated within a very narrow range—1 percent above or below the June level of 5.5 million—for more than two years now,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. While the latest figure was 14,000 higher than one year earlier, the June … Read more
Rosendin Electric’s Virginia Office Receives 2012 AGC Subcontractor Appreciation Award
STERLING, Va. — The Mid-Atlantic office of Rosendin Electric has received a 2012 Subcontractor Appreciation Award from the Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. The award was presented at the Annual Subcontractor Appreciation Awards Event. This is the third year that the AGC has presented Subcontractor Appreciation Awards. These awards are given to subcontractors in various industries for outstanding work on construction projects throughout the metropolitan District of Columbia area. Selected by the AGC Board Members, Rosendin Electric was one of eight area electrical contractors to receive an honorable mention. “It's wonderful to receive the recognition from the D.C. … Read more
Construction Spending Hits 2.5 Year Peak in May
Construction spending in May reached the highest level since December 2009 as widespread gains in private nonresidential construction, single-family and multifamily homebuilding more than offset a continuing 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, although enactment of a federal highway and transit bill will cushion the decline in public spending. “It is encouraging to see such a broad-based pickup in private construction,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. Simonson noted … Read more



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