Dodge Momentum Index Grows 6% in May

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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 5.9% in May to 275.7 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised April reading of 260.4. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 6.9% and institutional planning momentum grew 3.1%. “Nonresidential planning continued to stabilize throughout May,” said Sarah Martin, director of economic Research at Dodge Construction Network. “Growth in the DMI continued to be led by data center activity, but key sectors – such as healthcare, retail stores and offices – gained momentum as well. Nonetheless, the broader outlook remains cautious, as persistent labor constraints, elevated material costs and ongoing supply chain … Read more

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Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals

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Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors announced a partnership to educate and provide construction-ready career pathways for thousands of data center construction technicians kicking off in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas as a meaningful step toward meeting the growing demand for data centers workers nationwide. America’s Workforce Academy is a $115 million investment in the next generation of construction professionals that includes a five-week training program and a job offer from contractors working on Meta projects at the conclusion of the program. Once an online application process is complete, scholarships, travel, housing and stipends for living expenses are granted … Read more

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Willmeng Breaks Ground on First-Ever Police Substation for Surprise

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Willmeng Construction celebrated the groundbreaking of the Surprise Police Department’s first-ever substation. The nearly 32,000-square-foot facility is designed to serve as a fully equipped operational hub and keep pace with the rapid population growth in the northern part of the city. Designed by Perlman Architects of Arizona, the $5.7 million facility will accommodate approximately 60 sworn officers and civilian support staff. The building will feature dedicated spaces for report writing, briefings and evidence processing, alongside a secure booking suite with holding cells. The substation will also house the future Real Time Crime Center, allowing officers to actively monitor surveillance feeds … Read more

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Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 15,700 Jobs in May

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The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 68,000 jobs, up 0.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 15,700 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential specialty traded added the most jobs, increasing by 11,400 positions. Heavy and civil engineering and nonresidential building added 2,600 and 1,700 jobs, respectively, in May. The construction unemployment rate was 4.1% in May. Unemployment across all industries remained unchanged at 4.3% and is also unchanged … Read more

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DBIA Updates, Expands Teaming Agreement Guidance with New Design-Build Deeper Dive

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The Design-Build Institute of America has released Design-Build Teaming Agreements: A Design-Build Done Right Deeper Dive, an expanded resource that builds on DBIA’s existing teaming agreement guidance with updated recommendations, practical tools and real-world considerations for increasingly complex Design-Build pursuits. The publication provides practical guidance for design-builders, designers, trade partners and owners navigating modern Design-Build delivery environments. It outlines best practices for developing teaming agreements that support early alignment, transparency, risk management and long-term collaboration. As design-build projects become more complex, the resource emphasizes the need for teaming agreements that support smarter, more strategic collaboration beyond standard templates. The Deeper … Read more

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