22 States Add Construction Jobs between May 2010 & 2011

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Construction employment growth remained sluggish and uneven in May as nearly half – 22 states plus the District of Columbia – added jobs over the past year, while the remaining states all lost construction jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of state employment data released by the Labor Department. Association officials said the figures reflect the fact that industry-wide employment has stagnated as the result of tepid demand for most private construction and declines in public construction. “It's not surprising to see close to an even split between states adding and losing jobs given … Read more

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Turner Building Cost Index Forecasts Construction Cost to Increase Slightly in Second Quarter

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Increased construction material costs are counter-balanced by level of market activity and easing of commodity pricing pressure NEW YORK — Turner Construction Company announced that the Second Quarter 2011 Turner Building Cost Index has slightly increased over the First Quarter of 2011. The Turner Building Cost Index measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States. The Turner Building Cost Index of 811 reflects a 0.62% increase from the First Quarter 2011 and 1.63% increase from the Second Quarter 2010. Karl F. Almstead, the Turner vice president responsible for the Turner Building Cost Index said, “The market … Read more

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ASHRAE Makes Guidance on Green Buildings Easily Accessible in eBook Format

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ATLANTA, Ga. — ASHRAE has published its first ever eBook for use on the Apple iPad. The third and latest edition of “ASHRAE GreenGuide: The Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable Buildings” is now available in an eBook format to allow iPad users convenient access to the book's guidance, which covers each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties. The eBook follows ASHRAE's latest mobile apps on duct fitting databases and Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. The GreenGuide eBook includes … Read more

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American Society of Safety Engineers" Exposition Breaks Record, Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology and Products

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CHICAGO, Ill. — Officials of the 100-year-old American Society of Safety Engineers" (ASSE) 2011 Exposition announced that the Chicago exposition, opened Sunday, is a record breaker. Held in conjunction with ASSE's Professional Development Conference (PDC) being held June 12-15 at the Chicago McCormick Place Convention Center, the expo features close to 500 exhibitors and sold 75,000 square feet. It is ASSE's largest expo ever in its 100 year history.   The 2011 expo exceeded last year's record breaking numbers in Baltimore which had just over 400 exhibitors who reserved 62,000 square feet in display space. Exhibitors range from large corporations … Read more

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FMI's Construction Outlook: Second Quarter 2011 Report Available

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Construction Market Forecast: General Economy Seeing Mixed SignsRALEIGH, N.C. — FMI, the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of the Construction Outlook: Second Quarter 2011 Report. In FMI's Construction Outlook for the second quarter 2011, there are signs that the economy is recovering — even for contractors — but you have to look hard to see them. The stock market has taken on a more bullish trend since the bottom of the recession, but that bull has yet to visit Main Street, which is struggling to fix the potholes, … Read more

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