AGC Releases Latest Construction Employment Numbers

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Most Jobs Added in Columbus, Ohio While Eau Claire, Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Job Growth; Chico, California Has Highest Rate of Decline and Chicago Loses Most Jobs Construction employment continued to suffer significant declines in the majority of metropolitan areas according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The figures reflect continued weak private, state and local demand as well as a lack of long—term projects caused by stalled federal infrastructure bills, association officials noted. “With current demand soft and chances of a turnaround months away, construction firms are unwilling to … Read more

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ASHRAE Earns EPA Energy Star for Superior Energy Efficiency

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ALBUQURQUE — ASHRAE has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, for its renovated Headquarters in Atlanta. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. Jean Lupinacci, chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch, presented the award during ASHRAE's 2010 Annual Conference taking place this week. Lupinacci spoke today,   June 28, during the Presidential Luncheon and presented ENERGY STAR to ASHRAE President Gordon Holness. “Improving the energy efficiency of our nation's buildings is … Read more

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Secretary Shinseki Breaks Ground for Replacement Medical Center in New Orleans

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Project to Bring 2,000 Construction Jobs NEW ORLEANS — Fulfilling President Obama's commitment to rebuild New Orleans, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined state and local officials for a ground-breaking ceremony for a new 1.5 million-square-foot medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “This is a historic day for all of Louisiana,” Secretary Shinseki said.   “With this ground breaking, we begin rebuilding a new legacy, a new chapter in the history of this proud city.” VA's new full-service medical center campus in New Orleans is at a site bounded by Canal Street, S. Galvez Street, … Read more

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Hardin Construction Company Announces Receipt of LEED Gold for Atlanta Botanical Garden Expansion

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Hardin Construction Company’s sustainability portfolio includes nearly 20 LEED-certified projects, but none of them has quite lit up the green-o-meter like the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Green Expansion The Garden’s new visitor center and parking deck received Gold LEED certification. Hardin served as general contractor on project. The Garden’s innovative expansion project earned recognition from the nation’s leading evaluator of environmentally sustainable buildings, and is generating kudos for its abundant environmentally friendly amenities. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded LEED Gold certification to two elements of the project-a striking new visitor center that captures natural light and features two green … Read more

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Alex S. Palmer Completes Construction of Denver FBI Headquarters

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DENVER, Colo. — Alex S. Palmer & Company announced that Denver’s new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building project is completed. The Denver-based FBI staff, whose jurisdiction is all of Colorado and Wyoming, is now fully operating in the space. Alex S. Palmer & Company is the developer/owner of the 220,000 gross square-foot office building and 120,000-square-foot adjoining parking garage. The structure’s design and appointments provide a heavy emphasis on security planning and meet all of the required functional and aesthetic goals of the FBI. Located on a 10-acre campus, which formerly served as home to Denver Stapleton Airport, the … Read more

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