From White Gloves to Hardhats

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Miami Women in Construction Chapter Celebrates 50th Anniversary MIAMI—This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Miami Chapter of National Women in Construction, and the year-long celebration kicks off during Women In Construction Week (March 6-12), and Women’s History Month. Events include a Builders Boot Camp, a membership party at the historic 94th AeroSquadron restaurant, and 50 women in hardhats for a jobsite tour/photo opp. The event also features a  portrait of Miami’s first woman in construction: pioneer developer Julia Tuttle (the “Mother of Miami” who convinced Henry Flagler to bring his railroad here in 1895) for the creation of … Read more

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Construction Industry Adds 33,000 Jobs between January and February

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Construction Workers May Have Benefitted from Improving Winter Weather as Industry Experiences Largest Monthly Employment Gain Since March 2007, Construction Officials Note The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in February even as the industry's unemployment rate was 21.8 percent, more than twice the national average, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As welcome as the new figures are, association officials cautioned that it was too early to tell whether the industry is improving or simply benefitting from the more favorable weather in February compared to the previous month. … Read more

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Centennial Earns National Safety Award from Associated Builders & Contractors

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Job Order Contractor recognized for its commitment to safety in making it the number one thing it does everyday. RESTON, VA— March 3, 2011— Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) has awarded Centennial Contractors Enterprises the National Excellence in Safety Award in the General Contractor category. The National Safety Excellence Award recognizes achievement at the highest level for safety across the Construction industry. This prestigious award is only presented to those firms that possess an exceptional safety record, demonstrate making safety a top priority as evidenced by rigorous employee training and education programs which produce measurable results. Centennial Contractors Enterprises, a … Read more

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Webcor Builders and Shangri-La Construction Form Exclusive Partnership

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Webcor Builders and Shangri-La Construction form Partnership to Pursue General Contracting Engagements in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas LOS ANGELES — Webcor Builders and Shangri-La Construction announced today that the two general contractors have formed an exclusive partnership to pursue and provide general contracting and construction management services in select western states including California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.   The partnership, which will be named Webcor LA, leverages the strengths and abilities of each company to create a stronger enterprise.   Drawing upon the shared expertise of the partnership, Webcor LA will pursue construction projects across aviation, commercial real estate … Read more

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January Construction Numbers Released

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Drops in Nearly All Private Nonresidential Categories Offset Small Public Gains, Mixed Residential Results; Construction Officials Urge Quick Congressional Action to Keep Federal Funds Flowing Construction spending slumped 0.7 percent from $798 billion in December to $792 billion in January, the lowest seasonally adjusted annual rate since July 2000, the Associated General Contractors of America noted today in an analysis of new Census Bureau data. Association officials noted that nearly every private nonresidential category plunged, offsetting pickups in some residential and public nonresidential segments. They added that since January 2010, construction spending has declined by 5.9 percent. “These discouraging figures … Read more

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