Construction Employment Declined in 333 Out of 352 Metro Areas in June

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Columbus, Indiana & Weirton, West Virginia-Steubenville, Ohio Had Largest Increases; Pascagoula, Mississippi & Reno-Sparks, Nevada Had Largest Decreases in Construction Employment July 28 — Construction employment declined in all but 19 communities nationwide this June as compared to June-2008, according to a new analysis of metropolitan-area employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The analysis, which ranks the 12-month construction employment change reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 352 metro areas, shows that few places in America have been spared the widespread downturn in construction employment over the past year. “Construction workers remain, unfortunately, … Read more

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Makita’s New Hard-Hitting Demolition Hammer Has Less Vibration

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Makita’s mid-size HM1214C equipped with exclusive AVT counterbalance system LA MIRADA, CA. — Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, is proud to announce the release of its new 27.1 lb. SDS-MAX AVT Demolition Hammer, model HM1214C. This hard-hitting hammer is equipped with Anti-Vibration Technology, Makita's exclusive counterbalance system that delivers more efficient hitting on the concrete with less vibration in the tool. The new HM1214C is the latest in a growing line of concrete solutions from Makita. “The new HM1214C combines hard-hitting power … Read more

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Military Buildup Booming

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Local San Diego construction industry benefiting from profusion of stimulus projects At a dusty construction site at Camp Pendleton, about 40 masonry workers climb scaffolding and maneuver around rebar to set the concrete-block walls of a $24.6 million Wounded Warrior barracks. The 200-bed facility, designed to help Marines and sailors wounded in combat recuperate, is one of a slew of new barracks projects on military bases in San Diego County. Moreover, the boom in military construction will grow even larger with the Obama administration’s economic stimulus package. The military work is providing a much-needed boost for the local construction industry, … Read more

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ABC Unveils Construction Backlog Indicator

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ABC released its inaugural Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI), a forward-looking measurement reflecting the amount of work to be performed by contractors in the months ahead.   A high backlog value a large amount of work is due to begin in the near term, leading to a positive economic impact, and a low backlog value indicates fewer projects are under contract, leading to a more uncertain economic impact.   “Commercial and industrial construction is a major part of the American economy. We have developed this new, innovative measurement not only to track the level of commercial and industrial construction activity, but … Read more

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Turner's Commitment to Green Building Practices Results in Significant Milestones

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In Excess of 1,000 LEED Accredited Professionals on Staff; Record Volume of Green Buildings New York, N.Y.— Turner Construction Company has achieved a significant milestone as a result of the company's commitment to Green Building practices. Turner now counts 1,186 LEED Accredited Professionals (APs) on staff. Building Design and Construction has recognized Turner as having more LEED APs than any other firm in the architectural, engineering and construction industry and with the company's $3 billion of green construction volume in 2008. Turner was additionally recognized as the leading Green builder in the publication's 2009 Giants 300 rankings. Turner had 42 … Read more

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