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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Turner Reaches Milestone on $260M Seattle-Tacoma International Airport C Concourse Expansion

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Turner Construction Company has reached a milestone on the $260-million C concourse expansion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, completing the steel topping out and marking the end of vertical construction. The 226,000-square-foot, six-story renovation project, which adds four levels to the existing building, offers enhancements to the passenger experience. The upper floors will introduce expanded dining and retail options, additional seating and a 1,300-square-foot extension to the passenger waiting area. Key features include a rooftop photovoltaic array, a meditation room, a nursing room and two airfield observation decks. . As the first SEA project to implement the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable … Read more

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Skanska Begins Construction on UTSA Basketball and Volleyball Training Facilities

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Skanska broke ground on the new basketball and volleyball practice facility at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The significant milestone marked the start of construction of the new $35-million project. The two-story, 53,000-square-foot training facility for UTSA’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs will house the daily operations. This space will provide all the practice amenities associated with top-tier NCAA Division I basketball and volleyball, including each program having its own practice court, team locker room with shower space, film review room, team lounge area, and office space for coaching staff. The programs will share strength and … Read more

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Construction Starts Increase 5% in November

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Total construction starts increased 5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 16% higher, while residential building starts fell 1%. On a year-to-date basis through November, total construction starts were up 5% from the first 11 months of 2023. Nonresidential starts were up 4%, residential starts were up 7% and nonbuilding starts were up by 5%. For the 12 months ending November 2024, total construction starts were up 4% from the 12 months ending November 2023. Residential starts were up 7%, nonresidential starts … Read more

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