ST. LOUIS (Nov. 8, 2023) — Tarlton Corp. garnered the AGCMO 2023 Project of the Year Award in the Specialty Contractor/Subcontractor category for its work on the proton therapy vault concrete project for Pointcore Construction. The honor was presented to the Tarlton team Nov. 2 at the 26th Annual Construction Keystone Awards Gala.
LEBANON, Ohio (Nov. 2, 2023) — Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, recently acquired Treefrogg LLC, a manufacturer of tree-trimming saw attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders. The acquisition expands the right-of-way clearing solutions offered by Fecon in the forestry mulching and vegetation management industry.
WASHINGTON (Nov. 2, 2023) — The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was 0.4% higher in September 2023 from the previous year, up from 3.4% to 3.8%. According to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), 16 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, five were unchanged and 29 states were higher.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 7, 2023) — Foresight Intelligence, a data analytics software provider for the construction industry, has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for its Fleet Intelligence solution that can be controlled by voice in English and Spanish.
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HAMILTON, N.J. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Total construction starts fell 6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential starts lost 4%, residential starts declined 6%, and nonbuilding starts fell 9%.
NEW YORK (Oct. 25, 2023) — Schimenti Construction, a construction services firm, announced its transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This step highlights the company's commitment to its customers, trade partners and employees while remaining dedicated to supporting a workplace culture of community, collaboration, service and safety.