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Site Selection Consultants Redefine Risks that Impact Business Investment Decisions

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New ‘State of Site Selection’ study cites ongoing scarcities and geopolitical forces as factors that are impacting facility location decisions The third edition of a primary research study, The State of Site Selection, identifies the top trends impacting facility location decisions globally. The report is a joint release of the Site Selectors Guild (the Guild), the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, and Development…

Nonresidential Construction Adds Whopping 24,600 Jobs in March

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The construction industry added 39,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 270,000 jobs, an increase of 3.4%.  Nonresidential construction employment increased by 24,600 positions on net, with growth…

U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

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Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, announced the opening of the first public comment period for its draft rating system, LEED v5. This step marks a milestone for LEED and the building industry at large, providing a comprehensive framework for creating…

Structura Announces Acquisition of Fitzpatrick Engineering Group

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The merger expands the firm’s Charlotte presence & their expertise in the healthcare, commercial, & industrial markets. Structura,Inc., a consulting structural engineering firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, proudly announces the acquisition of Fitzpatrick Engineering Group (FEG), a Charlotte-based structural engineering firm specializing in the healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. After opening a…

Construction Job Openings Increased by 16,000 in February, Says ABC

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The construction industry had 441,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings…

Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases in 15 Out of 16 Segments in February

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National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.0% in February, 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 $1.179 trillion. Spending was down in a monthly basis in 15 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.9%,…

Aecon Celebrates Opening of Charlotte Office to Support Growth in the United States

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Aecon Group Inc. (“Aecon”) is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support ongoing growth across the United States. “In alignment with Aecon’s strategic focus on projects linked to the energy transition, our new Charlotte office is strategically located in the power industry hub of the U.S.,” said…

TPM Announces New Autodesk Buying Process and Significant Investments in Offerings

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TPM, a 51-year-old technology company serving the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing industries, announces major investments alongside Autodesk’s new buying process that will affect all customers. Autodesk, a nearly 40-year-old partner of TPM’s, has announced a new way to buy for all commercial customers, effective June 10, 2024. In this new model, Autodesk users will still…

Streamline Your Construction Lien Management with Bectran and NCS Credit Integration

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Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in credit, collections, and accounts receivable management technology has announced a new collaboration with NCS Credit, a renowned provider of Mechanic’s Lien, UCC, and collections solutions. This partnership unveils an innovative Mechanic’s Lien integration solution tailored specifically for construction professionals, providing users with a streamlined approach to safeguard their projects and efficiently…

Black & Veatch Distributed Infrastructure Business Awarded Highest OSHA Star Recognition

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, with its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) star status for exemplary worksite safety achievement. The VPP Star is OSHA’s highest level of recognition of companies that have employed effective safety and health management…