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Construction Economics

Construction Gains 16,000 Jobs in June, Jobless Rate Down

Job growth focused in specialty trade contractors, heavy-civil sector

Tom Ichniowski

July 7, 2017

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June jobless rate falls to 4.5% from May's 5.3% and year-earlier 4.6% rates.

2Q Cost Report

Field Staffers Earn Top Dollar

Bruce Buckley

July 5, 2017

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With high demand nationwide for talent in major metro areas—as well as in many secondary and tertiary markets—construction salary gains continue a steady rise.

Help Wanted

Eight Ways to Win the Fight for Talent in Construction

Michael Buehler Santiago Castagnino Ibrahim S. Odeh

June 29, 2017

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Three global experts outline key steps for industry employers to secure the best and brightest.

Sell or No-Sell: Design Firms Weigh Choices for Future Growth

June 29, 2017

In a more dynamic marketplace, architects, engineers and consulting firms take stock on why being acquired or staying independent best fits growth plans and culture.

Stantec To Change CEO at Year-End

Debra K. Rubin

June 27, 2017

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EVP Gord Johnston, who has handled the MWH integration, will succeed Bob Gomes; Tutor Perini hires new unit president from Manhattan Construction

Construction safety

OSHA Postpones Enforcing New Construction Beryllium Standard

Agency says industry felt it lacked "meaningful opportunity" to weigh in on proposal

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2017

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OSHA will keep new, tougher exposure limit in place, but delay enforcement indefinitely, pending public comments.

Construction Workforce

Trump Apprenticeship Directive's Impact on Construction Unclear

Plan would reduce DOL role in setting programs' requirements

Tom Ichniowski

June 20, 2017

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Building trades say they believe construction is exempt from executive order; AGC says industry impact uncertain.

Maryland Transit Agency Changes Out Top Staff

Debra K. Rubin

June 14, 2017

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Sudden departures of agency top exec and chief of staff come amid critical project junctures and internal issues.

Will the Settled Strike In Quebec Delay Projects?

Scott Van Voorhis

June 14, 2017

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As many as 170,000 Quebec construction workers walked off the job on May 24, halting work on the new Champlain bridge over the St. Lawrence, the Turcot Interchange in Montreal and other big projects.

C-Suites Shift at AE Firms, Agency

Johanna Knapschaefer

Debra K. Rubin

June 7, 2017

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Stanley Consultants named former MWH exec Kate Harris as CEO and elevates Gayle Roberts to chairman; Boston transit agency again loses its general manager.