Tag: Job
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Amid immigration scrutiny, job openings leap
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The number of open construction jobs increased by 26% at the end of July when compared to the month before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the last day of the month, 306,000…
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Job spotlight: construction management consultant, Cube
Mark Johnston FCIOB discusses his career in the built environment, keeping his construction skills up to date and what chartered fellowship means to him. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? My skill set throughout school always related to problem-solving and logic, so I saw construction as a good fit. The construction…
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Turner JV lands $700M Tennessee airport job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Airport modernization, seismic upgradesValue: $700 millionLocation: Memphis, TennesseeClient: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority A Turner Construction joint venture has landed a $700 million airport project in Memphis, Tennessee, that will modernize and update the terminal to current…
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Kiewit secures $400M Alaska port job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Port constructionValue: $399.4 millionLocation: Nome, AlaskaClient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District Kiewit will build the first phase of the Port of Nome modification project in Nome, Alaska, according to an Aug. 15 news…
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Atlanta Draws 211,000+ Job Starters in 2023
Recent shifts in the labor market have prompted more workers to change jobs in pursuit of better pay and conditions. Considering this, the latest CommercialSearch study examines how these patterns vary across labor markets nationwide. This analysis draws on detailed U.S. Census data to examine job switches (job-to-job flows) across cities. It offers insights into net gains…
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Mace wins City of London ‘green’ tower job
Mace said that the building is “set to become one of the greenest tall buildings in London”. Sustainability features include energy-efficient mechanical systems, extensive urban greening, natural ventilation and 440 cycle parking spaces, including an automated cycle hub for visitors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Walsh teams with Goodwill to train workers on Kentucky hospital job
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series highlights those efforts helping to recruit the next generation…
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Lane Construction picks up $238M highway job in Florida
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Highway constructionValue: $238 millionLocation: Marion County, FloridaClient: Florida DOT Lane Construction is hitting the fast lane in Florida this summer, securing a contract to upgrade a key stretch of Interstate 75 and boost transportation efficiency across North Central…
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Mastering the Mobile Workshop: How to Optimize Job Site Setup
In today’s fast-paced construction and trade environments, mobility and efficiency are essential. Whether you’re a contractor, technician, or independent tradesperson, having a well-organized mobile workshop can dramatically improve productivity and reduce downtime. A job site setup that prioritizes accessibility, safety, and adaptability allows professionals to respond quickly to challenges and maintain high standards of work.…
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HDR, Jacobs JV ties down $166M NYC rail job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Light rail line designValue: $166 million contract, total project cost $5.5 billionLocation: New York CityClient: Metropolitan Transportation Authority The $5.5 billion Interborough Express, a planned 14-mile light rail line linking the Brooklyn and Queens boroughs of…