Addressing the Workforce Skills Gap in Construction and CRE-related Trades
A shortage of construction and logistics workers has increased the cost of construction for developers and hampered the expansion and profitability of warehouse and distribution centers. The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to explore some of the contributing factors to the workforce shortage and how the construction and logistics industries can improve worker recruitment,…
The U.S. Green Building Council Advances the Future of LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a call for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. USGBC created the LEED green building program 20 years ago to measure and define green building and to provide a roadmap for developing sustainable buildings. LEED is updated through a continuous improvement process and with each new…
Construction Summer Camp at Durham Tech a Great Learning Experience for 10 High Schoolers
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) was pleased to support the second summer Construction Careers Camp held recently in Durham, N.C. in partnership with Durham Technical Community College and the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Campers represented seven different schools across Durham and Orange counties. Currently, women make up less than 10% of the jobs in construction and African Americans represent an…
An Adaptive Reuse Solution in Today’s Overbuilt Environment
At first glance, the 72,000-square-foot precast concrete shell warehouse wasn’t impressive. At second glance, it became more evident just how much work would be involved in its renovation. The building wasn’t new, but it was unfinished with a stripped-down appearance and air of abandonment. It didn’t have windows or doors, but there were rough cut-outs…
The Tradition Continues: Chix Dig It Luncheon Celebrates Women in Construction
The Fourth Annual Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, presented by title sponsor SAS, was held on June 20, 2019, at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. This much anticipated event drew over 200 attendees – a combination of women and men representing a wide variety of organizations with ties to the architecture, engineering…
New Era of Data Use Emerging in Construction
Contractors report increasing ability to gather and analyze data helps improve project outcomes like budget, productivity and profitability A new report released today by Dodge Data & Analytics, in collaboration with construction management software provider Viewpoint, a Trimble company, reveals a sea change in the way project data is gathered and analyzed across the construction industry—change that…
FMI Releases Quarterly Publication “Technology: Reshaping the Built Environment”
FMI Corporation, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of its second FMI Quarterly issue for 2019. The publication (co-sponsored by Zurich) is devoted entirely to technology, exploring how emerging technology is impacting and influencing businesses across…
Construction Labor Shortage Hiring Tips for Trade Contractors
During the 2008 recession, there was a lull in construction work and many skilled trade workers were laid off. They turned away from construction and moved into other fields. While the economy picked back up and the construction industry is booming, there is a large and unavoidable construction labor shortage. Due to the construction labor…
Stewart Proudly Supports Holt Brothers Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser for Children with Parents Battling Cancer
For Stewart, serving and leading is the pinnacle of #lifeatStewart. One way Stewart gives back is through participation and sponsorship of the annual Holt Brothers Foundation Bank of America Bowl — a flag football, cornhole, and tailgating fundraiser for kids with parents battling cancer. With numerous Raleigh-area companies sponsoring the event each year, these highly competitive companies form skilled…
Blythe Construction’s 2nd Annual STEM Kids Event Gives Youngsters Glimpse of Construction Career
Blythe Construction teamed up once again with Druid Hills Academy in Charlotte, N.C., to host the second annual STEM Kids Construction Day on Friday, June 14. More than 70 children (ages 4 to 10) registered to participate this year — triple the number from last year. This significant increase in participation reflects just how popular…
