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Prolonged economic expansion, a near 50-year low unemployment rate, and a 40 percent increase in non-residential construction spending over the last several years has led to an increase in compensation for architects. Pay for architectural staff positions has risen by more than six percent per year since early 2017, according to the 2019 AIA Compensation…
The Fed is likely to cut interest rates twice more in 2019, the 2020 presidential election will have little to no effect on a booming economy, and the answer to the question everyone wants to know about the likelihood of a recession in the coming months is a resounding no. The mostly rosy economic forecast laid out…
Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.2 in August showed a significant drop in architecture firm billings compared to the July score of…
On the heels of announcing a landmark initiative to drive climate action, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is outlining an initial path forward for the organization and profession this morning in a new declaration, Where We Stand: Climate Action. “Climate change requires a holistic approach, addressing the interdependencies among people, buildings, infrastructure, and the environment,” said…
RALEIGH, NC (September 16, 2019) – Full-service construction firm, Kaufman Lynn Construction, welcomes industry veteran David M. Mooney as the new Regional Senior Vice President of the firm’s North Carolina operations. Mooney, with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, will be responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of the…
Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in Colleton County, SC. The more than $2.5 million investment is expected to create approximately 55 new jobs. “We look forward to establishing operations in the great state of South Carolina, working with the local…
Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new report, LEED in Motion: Retail, showing the prevalence of LEED certification in retail spaces around the world. LEED is used in more than 12,500 retail locations globally, allowing major brands like TD Bank, Starbucks, 7-Eleven and more to demonstrate achievement of ESG goals to their investors, customers…
International engineering, construction and architecture firm Burns & McDonnell is redoubling its support of the life sciences industry. The firm has hired a dozen professionals across the country, collectively bringing more than 200 years of additional design and construction experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, animal health, medical device and gene therapy sectors. “The life sciences industry is…
Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, will locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 jobs. The company will invest more than $30 million in Concord over the coming years. “The online marketplace only works for buyers and sellers when hardworking people are moving…
BIM Track announces their enterprise partnership with DPR Construction. DPR is centralizing design coordination issue management on a project-by-project basis for all relevant project stakeholders. “At DPR, we pride ourselves in leveraging the best people and processes, and the right technology to enhance our project delivery to bring value to our clients. BIM Track bridges the communication…
While there may be numerous construction technology players in the marketplace, eSUB Construction Software is the ONLY field data collection, labor productivity, and construction operations platform 100% dedicated to serving subcontractors. With roots as consultants, eSUB partners with subcontractors to help solve their business problems and develop strategic initiatives to take their business to the next level….
The National Safety Council (NSC) made specific asks of the American business community and unveiled a new toolkit that employers can use to address the opioid crisis. NSC called on all employers to equip their workplace first aid kits with naloxone, an overdose reversal drug, provide supervisor education around opioid misuse and include access to treatment options in…
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) recently announced awards to recognize projects conducted by groups in North Carolina, including several innovative efforts by workforce development boards that are affiliated with regional councils of governments (COGs). Local workforce boards are key partners in the NCWorks system, along with the N.C. Department of Commerce and other…
Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.2 in August showed a significant drop in architecture firm billings compared to the July score of…
Prolonged economic expansion, a near 50-year low unemployment rate, and a 40 percent increase in non-residential construction spending over the last several years has led to an increase in compensation for architects. Pay for architectural staff positions has risen by more than six percent per year since early 2017, according to the 2019 AIA Compensation…
SkillsUSA, in the third year of partnership with Fine Homebuilding, is proud to announce the #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship winners. Twenty-four students, all studying in construction-related fields and planning to pursue continued education in the trades, received a $2,500 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. Selections were based on completion of an application, along with a 300-word…
Wake County teachers recently visited Brasfield & Gorrie’s Raleigh, N.C. office and a jobsite as part of the SummerSTEM program. The firm is ranked the No. 1 general contractor in North Carolina by ENR Southeast. SummerSTEM is a collaboration between WakeEd Partnership, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), and numerous science, technology, engineering, and…
