ABC: Construction Job Openings Down Nearly 40% From a Year Ago

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The construction industry had 249,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 9,000 for the month and are down by 164,000 from the same time last year. “Construction industry job openings fell again in October and are down nearly 40% over the past year,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While JOLTS data can be … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Selected for Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project

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Balfour Beatty’s Civils operations has been selected to deliver the approximately $60 million Bassett High School Stormwater Capture project in La Puente, California. In partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Bassett Unified School District the project team will construct an underground infiltration gallery at Bassett High School to improve water quality of waterways in La Puente, West Covina, Baldwin Park and City of Industry, as well as enhance green spaces on site for public use. Balfour Beatty serves as construction manager at-risk to deliver the project which involves the installation of underground storage and storm drain … Read more

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Storms Suppress Nonresidential Construction Spending in October, Says ABC

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.5% in October. “Total construction spending rose sharply in October, but that was entirely due to a sharp increase in residential activity,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Nonresidential construction spending contracted for the month, and the declines … Read more

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New Study Examines Construction Worker Safety, Mental Health

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Research findings indicate construction contractors continue to make progress responding to issues affecting worker safety and health, such as heat and mental health, but many areas for improvement remain. The new study, Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2023 SmartMarket Report, examines occupational safety and health challenges across the industry and shines a light where more effort is needed. It was conducted by Dodge Construction Network and CPWR. Key findings include: Working in extreme heat is increasingly common in construction, posing significant safety and health risks to workers. To combat this problem: 52% of contractors in the study report making … Read more

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Gilbane President, CEO Joins ACE Mentor Program Board of Directors

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Gilbane Building Company announced the appointment of President & CEO Adam R. Jelen to the ACE Mentor Program of America Board of Directors. Jelen will serve in this leadership role for a renewable three-year term. The board plays a crucial role in shaping ACE’s initiatives and supporting the development of young talent in the field. Jelen has long championed ACE, including serving as a founding member and emeritus board member of the ACE Mentor Program of Wisconsin. The mission of the ACE Mentor Program is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and … Read more

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