Local and National Construction Leaders Comment on Latest Numbers

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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — The nation’s construction industry unemployment rate fell to 14.5 percent, down from 17.2 percent in March and 17.8 percent in April, according to the May 4 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department. Year over year, the construction industry has added 63,000 jobs or 1.1 percent. “The nation’s economy has managed to regain some semblance of momentum since last September, which should ultimately translate into better news for the construction industry,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. The nonresidential building construction sector has added 6,000 jobs, a 0.9 percent increase year-over-year as April employment stood at … Read more

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AEM Hall of Fame Nominations Open in June 2012

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces the 2012 AEM Hall of Fame program. Online nominations will open in June; check the website for details (www.aemHallofFame.com). The AEM Hall of Fame honors the individuals who have invented, built and led the off-road equipment industry. In recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these standard bearers, the Hall of Fame helps ensure the industry’s rich legacy continues and inspires the leaders of tomorrow. By highlighting the industry’s legacy of progress, the AEM Hall of Fame also promotes greater public understanding and appreciation of the importance of the off-road equipment industry to global economic … Read more

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AGC Releases Latest Construction Employment Data

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Construction employment remained on a seesaw in April as only 19 states added jobs, 28 states and the District of Columbia had declines and three states maintained March employment levels, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. The year-over-year figures showed a similar but slightly better pattern, association officials added, as 22 states and D.C. posted construction employment increases between April 2011 and 2012. while 27 lost jobs and employment was unchanged in Rhode Island. “The close balance between job gainers and losers among states reflects the sluggish growth in construction nationally,” … Read more

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Teaming, Sub-Consultant Agreements Added to DBIA Standard Contract Forms

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Design-Build Institute of America has released two new contractual forms designed to complement and enrich the family of design-build standard contract forms revised and updated in 2010. The DBIA Standard Form of Teaming Agreement is the only form teaming agreement on the market specifically drafted for design-build. The new DBIA Standard Form of Agreement between Design Consultant and Design Sub-Consultant acknowledges the important role designers and sub-consultants play within design-build project delivery. Both of the new forms were developed by DBIA's Contract Document Task Force in response to demand from the institute's members and customers and … Read more

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AIA Introduces Sustainable Project Construction Documents

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to overwhelming market demand created by the sustainable design movement, the American Institute of Architects launched five documents to meet the growing needs of the construction industry in this important area. Following up on its Guide for Sustainable Projects introduced in 2011, the AIA's Sustainable Projects documents apportion the new roles, responsibilities, and risks inherent in sustainable design and construction projects to the party in the best position to address them. Additionally, the AIA released an updated scope of services document for LEED Certification. All are available through AIA Contract Documents software and online through AIA … Read more

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