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The construction industry added 4,000 net new jobs in July, 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 202,000 net jobs, an increase of 2.8%. Nonresidential construction employment lost 2,800 jobs on net in July…
Cherry Bekaert LLP (“the Firm”) today announced it has reached an agreement to transfer ownership of its Asheboro, N.C, office to LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC, effective July 31, 2019. The announcement aligns with Cherry Bekaert’s strategy to establish greater specialization and depth in larger markets. After conducting extensive due diligence, Cherry Bekaert determined that LBA Haynes…
North Carolina is the top-ranked state for economic growth potential in Business Facilities magazine’s 15th Annual Rankings Report. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in Business Facilities’ annual growth potential ranking. Jack Rogers, editor in chief, noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs. “Our leaders…
Average Hourly Earnings in Construction Top Private Sector Average by 9.9 Percent as Construction Firms Continue to Boost Pay to Attract Limited Pool of Available, Qualified Workers Construction employment increased by 4,000 jobs in July and by 202,000, or 2.8 percent, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience…
National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.8% in June, totaling $773.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis—a 2.3% increase compared to the same time a year ago, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data published today. Public nonresidential spending fell 3.7% in June, but is up 6.4% year over…
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Foundation’s Build Your Career (BYC) Initiative co-hosted a “Re-Entry Career Fair” in Columbia, S.C. with the REEMERGE prison reintegration program. This event was strategically designed to assist formerly incarcerated individuals find gainful employment with local employers to facilitate a successful “life beyond the fence” transition for these…
New construction starts in June advanced 9% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $832.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The increase followed the 10% gain reported for May, as total construction starts continued to strengthen following April’s subdued performance. By major sector, much of the lift in June came…
John Edwards, AIA, Associate Principal with LS3P , has been selected to serve on the City of Greenville (South Carolina) Design Review Board Urban Panel. Edwards will serve a two-year term on the Board, which oversees the implementation of Greenville’s Downtown Design Guidelines in the Central Business District. Edwards, who leads LS3P’s custom residential practice,…
Walbridge has named Abby Smith as their new Business Development Analyst. Smith has been with Walbridge for three years, leading the local marketing efforts. In her new role, she will generate new project opportunities, create and maintain client relations and to continue to build Walbridge’s regional market presence. Walbridge is a 103-year-old construction company.
Husqvarna Construction Products has appointed Matt Nuijens to the position of vice president and general manager. He will be based in Charlotte, NC and be responsible for leading the sales and marketing, product management, customer service and technical support, finance and human resource teams in North America. Nuijens has more than 20 years of sales…
