Builder Confidence Treads Water in March

March 17, 2014 - Builder confidence in the market for newly-built, single-family homes rose one point to 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released recently.

“The March HMI mirrors last month’s sentiment, as builders continued to be affected by poor weather and difficulties in finding lots and labor,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del.

Top Structural Steel Professionals Earn Distinguished Achievement Awards

CHICAGO, IL (March 17, 2014) - Eric S. Kline, PCS, Charles W. Roeder, P.E., Raymond H.R. Tide, D.Sc., Christopher Higgins, Ph.D., P.E., John Moebes, James M. Ricles, Ph.D., P.E., Michael Culmo, P.E., William Wood, Dr. Eng., and Terry M. Zwick are receiving distinguished achievement awards from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of the structural steel design and construction industry.

Construction Business Owner Magazine Expands Sales Department

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 14, 2014) -- Cahaba Media Group is happy to announce that it has added two employees to Construction Business Owner's sales department. Sonya Crocker has joined as the company’s marketing associate, and Sherry Smith has joined as national account executive for the magazine.

Construction Industry Adds 15,000 Jobs in February
This number represents the highest level since June of 2009, the AGC reports.

(March 7, 2014) - 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 the Associated General Contractors 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.

ASA Recognizes 10 Construction Subcontractors for Excellence in Ethics
The ASA Excellence in Ethics program promotes the highest standards of internal and external integrity for a subcontracting firm.

NEW ORLEANS, LA. - The American Subcontractors Association presented its 2013 Excellence in Ethics Awards to 10 construction subcontractors that achieve “the highest standards of internal and external integrity for a subcontracting firm.” The recipients are:

Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton Earns Two AGC Alliant Build America Awards
Clark Construction Group and McCarthy Building Companies delivered the design-build project six months ahead of schedule and more than $100 million below the Navy's original budget.

LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2014) -- The Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton received two Alliant Build America awards from the Associated General Contractors of America, including Best New Building Project and the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering award.