ABC: Almost Half of State Construction Unemployment Rates Down From a Year Ago

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The national September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.7%, down .1% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis also found that 24 states had lower construction unemployment rates over the same period, four states were unchanged and 22 states were higher. National NSA payroll construction employment was 230,000 higher than last September. Since February 2022, seasonally adjusted construction employment has exceeded its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. As of September 2024, SA payroll construction employment stood at 8.3 million. There … Read more

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Luis Delgado Named New Board of Directors Chair for CMAA

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Luis Delgado, CCM, president and national group lead for STV’s program and construction management practice, recently became the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America. Delgado drives STV’s strategic plan vision leveraging his delivery expertise and business leadership skills acquired by managing extensive major capital programs and projects throughout his career. Prior to joining STV, he served as U.S. west region director of growth for a multinational engineering firm, where he oversaw more than $7.5 billion in projects across 32 states. He is a member of the CMAA North Texas Chapter. He has … Read more

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Skanska Reaches Construction Milestone for $34.69M Recreation Complex in Tampa, Florida

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Skanska has successfully placed 270 structural frame and wall pre-cast pieces for the $34.69-million redevelopment and expansion of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park, marking the project’s topping out. Slated for completion in spring 2026, the 10.25-acre site in East Tampa, Florida will feature a diverse range of indoor and outdoor community spaces and recreational activities, including a senior center, recreation center, athletic field and exercise trail, all powered by over 500 solar panels. The project’s Design-Build team is led by Skanska as the builder, alongside architecture firms Howard + Associates and Convergence Design. Skanska’s scope of … Read more

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Call for CONEXPO-CON/AGG Education Session & Speaker Proposals Opens

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Online submissions are being accepted for speakers, educational topics and session proposals for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. The show will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Online submissions will be accepted until Feb. 3, 2025. Speakers discuss new challenges, industry growth and a diverse workforce. While contributing to the advancement of the rapidly evolving construction industry with up-to-date knowledge, experience and business development strategy. Speakers, educators and influences share a range of topics, including: Aggregates Asphalt Workforce Concrete Cranes, rigging and aerial lift Earthmoving and site development Emerging technology Equipment management and maintenance Safety and health Sustainability For more … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Secures $746M Texas Interstate Contract

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Balfour Beatty has been awarded a $746-million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation to rebuild part of the Interstate 35 (I-35) through Austin, Texas. An approximately 2.5-mile section of the route on the south side of downtown Austin will be reconstructed. When complete, it will provide eight general purpose lanes, a major new intersection and multiple upgraded access roads. A new bridge will also be built across the 416-acre Lady Bird Lake located on the Colorado River, replacing the existing bridge, which was built in 1956. Due to the expansive area and water-based nature of the works, the bridge … Read more

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