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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Association to Honor Women Working in Steel Construction

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The Steel Erectors Association of America has announced plans to recognize exceptional women working in steel construction during the 2025 Women in Construction Week, which will be held March 2-8. The association is seeking nominations. The deadline to submit is Jan. 7. “Being an ironworker has long been viewed as a man’s profession, but these days more and more women are working in this industry. They are competent and skilled and it’s time to celebrate that,” said Dani Carville, safety coordinator for SEAA member-company S.L. Chasse Steel, Hudson, New Hampshire. “We want to highlight women working in all aspects of … Read more

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ABC Announces 2025 National Chair, Executive Committee

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that David Pugh, a partner at Bradley in Birmingham, Alabama, was elected 2025 chair of ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. The members of ABC’s 2025 Executive Committee, who will take office on Jan. 1 are: Chair of the ABC board of directors: David Pugh, partner, Bradley, LLP, Birmingham, Alabama Chair-elect: Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Aggregates Division, Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York Secretary and South Central region vice chair: Brandon Mabile, corporate business development director, Performance Contractors Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana … Read more

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