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Marijuana now legal in California, but employers can still enforce anti-drug policies
Zero-tolerance rules can remain despite recreational marijuana being legal — but employers nationwide must keep an eye on the issue.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Deep Dive8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Construction gains 30,000 jobs in December
The industry added 210,000 jobs in 2017, a more than 35% jump from 2016's increase of 155,000.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
US construction spending hits new all-time high in November
The uptick in spending was driven by a 1% monthly increase in the homebuilding sector and a 0.9% increase in the private nonresidential sector.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
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November construction unemployment rate drops to 5%
That rate translated to 191,000 more construction workers in the industry than there were as of November 2016, boosting year-over-year employment in 36 states.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Private construction spending beats public spending in 2017
Total private-sector spending was up 6.5%, bolstered by residential construction. But private nonresidential construction spending fell 3.1%.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Report: Majority of contractors optimistic, expect to expand staffs
A survey of Associated General Contractors of America members indicates most market segments will grow and construction firms will increase payrolls in 2018.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 4, 2018 -
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Construction by the numbers in 2017
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%
The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
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Strong architecture billings point to construction's momentum
November's index figure marks the strongest monthly growth this year, spelling a positive outlook for the industry moving into next year.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017 -
ABC: Construction primed for stable 2018
Factors like increasing construction costs, however, could pose risks to the industry next year.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Construction growth expected to hold
The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that the nonresidential construction backlog grew in Q3 and should continue to do so in the near term.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
ABC: Contractors should monitor rising material prices
Input prices saw the largest year-over-year jump last month since November 2011, and those costs will likely continue to rise as the global industry expands.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Construction poised for growth in 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index rose for a second-straight month, buoyed by gains in the commercial and institutional sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by Go BuildGo Build America Launches National Initiative
New National Initiative includes enhanced website and recruiting tools for employers targeted at young people and incumbent workforce.
Dec. 11, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: The latest construction data and statistics
As construction jobs increased, spending and contractor confidence dropped.
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Following hurricanes, construction trainees get fast-tracked into the workforce
Colleges in hurricane-hit areas have accelerated training to help rebuilding efforts, with plans for students to return to complete degrees later.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2017 -
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Amazon's HQ2 received billions of dollars in incentive offerings from these cities, states
At $7 billion, New Jersey officials have offered the highest-dollar incentive program, followed by Irvine, CA, Philadelphia, and the state of Maryland.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017 -
October construction starts drop 9%
The month's slowdown was expected following an unsustainable surge in September's nonresidential starts.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Construction's contribution to US economy at 7-year high, ABC says
Indirect spending as a result of construction activity added an estimated 2% to 3% to the overall benefit the industry provided to the economy.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Apartment construction starting to cool
A slowdown in apartment construction could free up construction workers for other projects where skilled labor is in short supply.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations
While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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Builder confidence reaches 8-month high in November
Though supply-side challenges continue to hamper builders, confidence in the market is expected to hold through the remainder of the year.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Chicago crews erect 60th crane this year
The number of cranes is directly related to Chicago's high-rise building boom, and the total is expected to increase with more residential projects underway.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017 -
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Infrastructure, utility construction expected to drive 2018 starts
ConstructConnect's Q3 forecast slates 2018 starts to increase 4.8%, with growth in the residential, nonresidential and heavy/civil engineering sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017
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