Kristin Clements Named Boldt Corporate Director of Safety

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Kristin Clements has been promoted to corporate director of safety for The Boldt Company. During her five-year tenure at the company, she has held positions as regional safety director in California and safety manager on the $158-million Sutter Health Santa Rosa Hospital Project in Sonoma County, California. In her new role, Clements will inspire and build on a longstanding tradition of safety excellence. She will further the development of the regional safety directors across the company’s nationwide footprint, as well as oversee continuous improvement in safety construction methods, practices and culture. “I look forward to continuing to drive our safety … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips .1% in November, Flat Year Over Year

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National nonresidential construction spending declined .1% in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.234 trillion. On a year-over-year basis, nonresidential construction spending is up 2.8%, approximately flat in inflation-adjusted terms. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was unchanged, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2% in November. “Contractor confidence surged post-election,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Many contractors expect a combination of deregulation and tax cuts to … Read more

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DBIA Announces 2025 National Board of Directors

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Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction, has joined Design-Build Institute of America as chair of its 2025 National Board of Directors. Foley, who has overseen the ongoing successful implementation of a Design-Build program for New York City municipal construction projects, began his term Jan. 1, alongside a newly appointed slate of board leaders and two new board members. Joining Foley on the DBIA National Board of Directors Executive Team are: Vice chair: Virginia McAllister, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, DBIA; chief executive officer, Iron Horse Architects Treasurer: Shannon Gustine, LEED … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases In 41 States From November 2023 To November 2024

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Construction employment increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia in November from a year earlier, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the industry needs a viable program of workforce authorizations to keep up with demand. “While job growth has been widespread over the past year, the more limited growth in the latest month may be a sign of the difficulty contractors face in finding qualified workers,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “More states would have added construction employees from October to November … Read more

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Sundt Foundation Awards $20K in Grants to Portland, Oregon Nonprofits

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The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in grants to three local Portland, Oregon nonprofits: Project LEDO, Division Midway Alliance and Girls Build. Project LEDO received $5,000 to help bridge the digital divide by providing Title I students with hands-on computer-building and digital literacy training. This program empowers youth by equipping them with critical STEM skills that foster confidence, teamwork and problem-solving abilities — skills essential for future success in technology fields. By investing in students’ academic and career growth, Project LEDO contributes to long-term economic and community development in Portland’s underserved neighborhoods. Division Midway Alliance was awarded $5,000 to provide … Read more

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