Forty-five percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½.
Construction employers added 19,000 workers to payrolls in March, bringing industry employment to the highest level since June 2009, while the industry’s unemployment rate dropped to the lowest March level in seven years, according to an analysis of new government data by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½.Â
Total construction spending in February edged up from January despite adverse weather in much of the nation, as private residential and nonresidential components posted solid growth compared with early 2013, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America. Association officials noted that the construction spending figures would have been stronger if not for declines in public sector construction and infrastructure investments.
Construction firms added jobs in 37 states over the past 12 months and in 30 states between January and February according to an analysis today by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the jobs gains came even as many parts of the country experienced unusually severe winter weather, include cold and snowy conditions in the Northeast and Midwest, and warm and unusually dry conditions in much of the Southwest.
Construction employment expanded in 195 metro areas, declined in 90 and was stagnant in 54 between January 2013 and January 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America. Association officials noted, however, that despite the gains construction employment remained below peak levels in all but 21 metro areas.
Construction firms added jobs in 38 states between January 2013 and January 2014, while 27 states experienced construction employment gains between December and January, according to an analysis today by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the fact so many states added construction jobs for the year and month despite harsh winter conditions in many parts of the country is a sign that demand appears to be recovering.
Gray Construction of Lexington, Ky. was named the nation’s safest construction company in 2013 by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America. The association, which oversees the Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 51 other companies were selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs.
Construction employers added 15,000 workers to payrolls in February despite harsh winter working conditions, raising industry employment to the highest level since June 2009, according to an analysis of new government data by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America. However, association officials noted that as the industry adds jobs many firms report they are already having a hard time finding skilled workers.
Las Vegas-based Horses 4 Heroes opened a new facility at the historic Tule Springs Ranch today after volunteer contractors completed roughly $80,000 worth of work on the weeks-long project and donated an additional $20,000 for the group. Construction charity organization ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Charities, Inc., with the leadership of Martin-Harris Construction, built a new riding center, mare motel and petting zoo as part of its series of renovation projects known as Operation Opening Doors.
Salt Lake City’s Airport Light Rail extension was the most significant construction project of 2013, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractors, Stacy and Witbeck and Kiewit Western, was the Alliant Build America Grand Award winner, while 19 other firms received awards in various categories. The project also earned a merit award in the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category and was recognized as an ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ in the Community Award winner.Â