New Quarterly Cost Report Charts Construction Trends

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International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Quarterly Cost Report, providing a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data from mid-Q4 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows the national average increase in construction costs was 1.32% over the previous quarter, with Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Portland, Seattle and Washington, D.C. experiencing increases over the national average this quarter. Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and San Francisco experienced gains that were less than the national average. Quarterly Cost Report highlights The U.S. quarterly national average … Read more

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OSHA, National Demolition Association Renew Alliance to Protect Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Demolition Association recently agreed to renew their alliance to improve the safety and health of workers in the demolition industry. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will address industry hazards by developing safety and health training resources and seminars that focus on deconstruction and selective dismantlement of building components for reuse, repurposing, recycling and waste management. The alliance will also work with labor organizations, contractors and staffing associations, as needed, to share information in multiple languages and formats on a variety of topics including fall and heat … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds Nearly 12,000 Jobs in December

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The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. Last month, nonresidential construction employment increased by 11,900 positions on net, with growth in two of the three subcategories. Nonresidential building added 8,100 positions, while nonresidential specialty trade added 4,300 jobs on net. Heavy and civil engineering lost 500 jobs. The construction unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in December. Unemployment across all industries remained unchanged at 3.7% … Read more

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Expansion Underway of Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center in Chula Vista, California is undergoing a significant transformation. The $86-million project consists of a new two-story medical office building with an urgent care center, advanced imaging technology and expanded services, as well as a parking structure. The new building is expected to open in 2025 and will help support the healthcare needs of the region’s growing population. It will add 60,000 square feet of space to the medical center, nearly doubling the facility’s size. The new construction will be attached to the existing medical center and connected by interior lobbies. Designed by HGW … Read more

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Indianapolis Public Schools Partners with Students Interested in Working on $410M Project

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High school students wanting to learn about becoming an architect, accountant, designer or work in HVAC or construction, can spend a few months imbedded with Indianapolis firms on one of the largest K-12 redevelopment projects in the nation. As a component of its $410-million Rebuilding Stronger initiative, Indianapolis Public Schools has developed a groundbreaking partnership aimed at equipping students for the workforce. The IPS Workforce and Career Development project, a strategic collaboration forged through an open review process, is set to immerse students in the realms of architecture, engineering and construction professions. Under Rebuilding Stronger, about 22 schools will be … Read more

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