Nonresidential Construction Adds 13,300 Jobs in October

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The construction industry lost 3,000 jobs on net in October, 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 grown by 124,000 jobs, an increase of 1.5%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 13,300 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs, increasing by 7,900 positions, while nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 2,900 and 2,500 jobs, respectively, in October. The construction unemployment rate was 3.6% last month. Unemployment across all industries decreased to 4.1%. “The construction […]

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ACI Releases First French-Language Edition of ACI CODE-318-19(22)

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The American Concrete Institute has released its first French-language technical document, a translation of ACI CODE-318-19(22): Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (Reapproved 2022). This release expands access to one of ACI’s most widely used technical resources for French-speaking concrete professionals worldwide. ACI CODE-318 provides minimum requirements for the materials, design and detailing of structural concrete buildings, and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. The code also includes commentary that provides background and guidance on its provisions. The ACI Morocco Chapter took a leadership role in the translation effort, with participation from Moroccan universities, industry professionals and the Ministry of […]

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ABC: Construction Quits Surge to 198,000 in September as Labor Shortages Reemerge

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The construction industry had 298,000 job openings on the last day of September, 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 increased by 36,000 last month and are up by 92,000 from the same time last year. “Nearly 200,000 construction workers quit their jobs in September,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “That’s the most in any month since the first half of 2023 and a […]

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HPM Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Lodge at Cheaha State Park

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HPM joined the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama State Parks and project partners on Friday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new Lodge at Cheaha State Park. Set atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, Alabama, the new 32-room lodge pairs modern accommodations with a design rooted in its surroundings, creating a guest experience defined by sweeping views of the Talladega National Forest and direct access to the natural beauty of Cheaha State Park. Each of the lodge’s guest rooms features a private balcony overlooking the surrounding landscape.  HPM provided program management, project management, […]

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Data Centers Continue to Drive Nonresidential Spending Higher in September

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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.6% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.325 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was up 1.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.1% in September. “Nonresidential construction spending grew for the sixth consecutive month in September,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “As has been the case for several months, data centers accounted for virtually all of that increase. Excluding […]

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