Construction job totals fell in Arizona and New Mexico but continued to be the fastest growing sector in Nevada over the past year, according to data recently released by the three states.
Colorado State University has selected the design-build team of Hord Coplan Macht (formerly SLATERPAULL Architects) and Haselden Construction to complete design and construction for a new $81.9-million biology building on the CSU campus in Fort Collins.
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped in August after showing mostly healthy business conditions so far this year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.The American Institute of Architects reported the August ABI score was 49.1, down from a mark of 54.7 in July. This score reflects a slight decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).The new projects inquiry index was 61.8, down from a reading of 63.7 the previous month.“Over the past several years, a period
New construction starts in August dropped 11% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $554.5 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Declines were reported for each of construction’s three main sectors—nonresidential building and housing pulled back from their improved July pace, while nonbuilding construction continued to recede from the heightened performance witnessed earlier in 2015. During the first eight months of 2015, total construction starts on an unadjusted basis were $446.1 billion, up 15% from the same period a year ago. If the volatile electric-utility and gas plant category is excluded, total construction starts during the first eight months
Motorists in many U.S. cities are already familiar with the perks of intelligent transportation systems. Depending upon their degree of sophistication, ITS technologies include variable message signs, traffic signal and lane controls, real-time weather information, ramp metering and video monitoring of traffic and highway security. ITS data can be sent to first responders and mobile apps to help drivers navigate around accidents and peak-period snarls. Photo courtesy of CDOT Intelligent transportation systems are already in place on some Colorado highways in the form of real-time highway messaging signs and ramp meters. But the Colorado Dept. of Transportation aims to take
After more than 30 years of being shuttered and $17 million in renovations, Centennial Hall will become the new hub of Johnson & Wales University’s Denver Campus.
An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots, as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released Sept. 10 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called for new career and technical school programs, as well as other workforce measures to offset labor shortages that are forcing firms to change how they operate. They say the shortages also pose risks to workplace safety.“Few firms across the country have been immune from growing labor shortages in the construction
Denver International Airport and the Denver Fire Dept. broke ground in late August at the future site of Fire Station 35, located at 25365 E 75th Ave., near Jackson Gap and 75th Avenue.
While the Southwest construction market isn’t projected to suffer through another downturn, the results of ENR Southwest’s Specialty Contractors Survey and comments from several leaders of specialty contracting firms suggest that talk of a return to boom times any time soon is premature and unwarranted.
Rosendin Electric is one of the busiest electrical contractors in the Southwest, but the confidential nature of its work precludes the firm from talking about many of its largest projects.
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