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Employment

US Construction Employment Growth Stalls in June

July 14, 2016

Construction employment totaled 6,643,000 in June, matching the level in May, but industry employment dipped by 6,000 in April and 16,000 in May.

Transit Projects

Denver’s RTD Breaks Ground on Civic Center Station Remodel

July 14, 2016

The $26-million remodel will transform the station into a more open and welcoming environment for commuters.

All Three Southwest States Posted Construction Employment Growth In May

John Guzzon

July 7, 2016

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While overall employment in the southwest saw little growth in May, the construction industries in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada joined 13 other states that all posted month-over-month and year-over-year employment gains in the sector.

Construction Inputs

Construction Materials Prices Rise Again in May

June 30, 2016

The increase follows eight consecutive months during which construction input prices fell.

US Economy

US Consumer Confidence Up in June

June 30, 2016

Overall consumer confidence rose in June, but consumers’ assessment of the labor market was mixed.

Colorado Economy

Colorado Business Expectations Are Healthy But Declining, Says CU Boulder

June 30, 2016

Compared with a year ago, third-quarter business expectations have fallen by 3.6 points and fourth quarter expectations have fallen by 1.6 points.

Health Care Projects

Children’s Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs Selects GE Johnson As Its Contractor

June 30, 2016

The hospital will be located in the north part of the city on the UCHealth-Memorial Hospital North campus.

New Construction

May Construction Starts Rise 5% Nationwide

Strong gains reported for public works, power plants and multifamily projects

June 30, 2016

During the first five months of 2016, total construction starts on an unadjusted basis were $256.7 billion, down 12% from the same period a year ago.

Bridge Replacement Tames Hell Canyon

A structurally deficient bridge is used as part of the construction plan for its successor.

John Guzzon

June 27, 2016

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Replacing a structurally deficient bridge in a remote corner of the north central Arizona wilderness challenged engineers and crews who used the older bridge to help build the new structure, employed close-proximity blasting and custom-crafted access for cranes and other heavy machinery.