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Average Hourly Earnings in Construction Top Private Sector Average by 10 Percent; Association Officials Call for Doubling Career and Technical Education Funding, Immigration Relief to Attract Needed Workers Construction employment increased by 4,000 jobs in May and by 215,000, or 3.0 percent, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction…
The construction industry added 4,000 net new jobs in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, construction employment has expanded by 215,000 jobs, an increase of 3.0%. Nonresidential employment lost 1,500 net jobs last month but is up…
Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG), a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, announced today that the firm will admit seven new partners and principals, effective June 1, 2019. The 2019 class of accomplished leaders is comprised of individuals from across all DHG regions. “I am proud of the hard work, tenacity and dedication shown…
Do you have a BIG idea for a session at the 2020 Carolinas Meeting? Share your suggestions for sessions you would like to see. This is your chance to influence the content of the Carolinas premier real estate industry gathering. Keep in mind, we want “BIG IDEAS,” topics and themes, as our committee typically uses…
Construction Association Head Says Senate Must Pass Immigration Measure that Avoids Significant Disruptions to Construction Projects in Regions with Big TPS & Dreamer Populations The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the passage today in the U.S. House of Representatives of…
Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2019 Top Performers lists, which recognize ABC member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified. Published as a supplement to Construction Executive magazine, the lists identify the Top 150 Performers, Top 50 Performers with Special Designations and Top…
Graycor, Inc., a leading provider of construction, maintenance and facilities services, announced today that Weston Tanner has joined the company as Director, Construction Technology and Innovation. Tanner brings over 15 years of successful technology leadership to his new role. He will play a key role in shaping Graycor’s technology strategy related to project delivery as…
eSUB Construction Software today proudly announces that engineering and technology leader Angelina Hendricks joins eSUB as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Angelina is responsible for developing the company’s technology strategy, driving product innovation, and leading its product and software development teams towards execution. The appointment of Angelina as CTO along with the company’s recent…
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2019 reports the highest levels of private nonresidential construction spending ever recorded. The index is produced by Marcum’s National Construction Services group. Bolstered by increasingly strong spending in manufacturing construction, private nonresidential construction spending reached $460 billion in March, on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis….
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is proud to be the only commercial construction association involved in successfully pushing for state funding for a critical skilled trades initiative. It won’t be long before South Carolina begins to see a tricked out 18-wheeler that serves as a mobile skilled trades workshop, rolling down the interstate and showcasing skilled trades…
