Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases December Construction Employment Numbers

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Mississippi tops list of Six States to Add Construction Jobs Between November and December 2009, Wyoming Had Largest Monthly Percentage Decline in Construction Employment For the first time since the start of the economic downturn, every state and the District of Columbia reported losing construction jobs over the past twelve months, according to a new analysis of state-by-state employment data released today. The analysis, conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America, found few signs of a construction industry recovery with only six states reporting construction job increases between November and December 2009. “There’s nowhere for construction workers to turn … Read more

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STV and Turner Awarded $656M Contract by NYC Department of Design and Construction

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New Policy Academy Project Designed to Achieve LEED Silver Certification from USGBC New York, N.Y. — STV and Turner Construction Company, in a joint venture, have been awarded a $656 million contract to provide construction management services for the new police academy for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in College Point, Queens, N.Y. STV/Turner will provide construction management services to the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on behalf of the NYPD. The joint venture will have full responsibility to procure, contract and manage the complete redevelopment of this 35-acre campus. The STV/Turner joint venture … Read more

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Leica Builder Series Total Stations for Non-Technical Construction Professionals

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Scaled family of five models designed to address varying jobsite needs Norcross, GA — Leica Geosystems announces the Leica Builder Series Total Stations designed for construction contractors or anyone on a construction site requiring an easy-to-operate, full-feature measuring tool. From simple tasks to professional all-day use, the Leica Builder offers a scaled product family of five different models to meet the varying needs of most construction jobs. Contractors can choose from the 100-, 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-Series models. The Leica Builder Series is designed for non-technical construction professional to easily perform positioning, layout, or dozens of other daily construction-site … Read more

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Industry Calendar

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  2011 Date Event City State Phone Jan 17 to 21 World of Concrete Las Vegas Nev. 972-536-6379 Jan 25 to 27 Surfaces 2011 Las Vegas Nev. 866-860-1975 Jan 31 to Feb 2 AHR Expo Las Vegas Nev. 203-221-9232 Feb 16 to 18 International Roofing Expo Las Vegas Nev. 972-536-6392 Feb 27 to Mar 2 PACE 2011 – Paint and Coatings Expo San Francisco Calif. 302-275-6213 Mar 6 to 10 Mechanical Contractors Association of America Annual Conference Maui Hawaii 301-869-5800 Mar 7 to 11 Restoration Industry Association Annual Convention Colorado Springs Colo. 443-878-1000 Mar 8 Annual Construction Expo and Safety … Read more

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OSHA announces ‘OSHA Listens’ Public Meeting to Solicit Comments and Suggestions

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Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a public meeting, “OSHA Listens,” to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST in Washington, D.C. “Public involvement in the government's activities is a priority for this administration and is important to enhancing OSHA efforts to protect the safety and health of workers,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “This public meeting … Read more

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