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Philadelphia Phillies and NEST launch Skilled Trades All-Star Program to Ignite Interest in Skilled Trades Among Youth

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, are joining forces to launch the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth towards promising careers in the skilled trades. The initiative kicks off with a series of educational events at Citizens Bank Park this season.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, are joining forces to launch the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth towards promising careers in the skilled trades.
  • "The Skilled Trades All-Star Program isn't just about a single day at the ballpark; it's about sparking a lifelong interest in the trades that build and sustain our communities.
  • The Skilled Trades All-Star Program is a direct extension of STAC's mission, seeking to illuminate the path for youth toward these essential roles.
  • "Rejuvenating the skilled trades has been a priority for us at NEST and the founding members of the Skilled Trades Advisory Council, and we are making incredible progress," said Rob Almond, CEO of NEST.

ABC Files Lawsuit Against President Biden’s Anti-Competitive Project Labor Agreement Rule for Federal Construction Projects

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024
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ABC’s complaint asserts that President Joe Biden lacks the legal and constitutional authority to impose a new federal regulation injuring economy and efficiency in federal contracting and illegally steering construction contracts to certain unionized contractors, which employ roughly 10% of the U.S. construction workforce.

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  • ABC’s complaint asserts that President Joe Biden lacks the legal and constitutional authority to impose a new federal regulation injuring economy and efficiency in federal contracting and illegally steering construction contracts to certain unionized contractors, which employ roughly 10% of the U.S. construction workforce.
  • ABC estimates the Biden pro-PLA policy will affect at least 180 federal construction contracts valued at $16 billion across America on an annual basis, including several federal construction contracts for projects in Jacksonville and dozens of projects in Florida and the Southeast.
  • “ABC has heard from large and small federal contractors—including firms signatory to union agreements—and concerned federal agency contracting officers that the Biden administration’s controversial PLA policy has already stifled competition and raised costs on federal construction contracts in Florida and across the country.
  • ABC members won 54% of the $205.56 billion in federal contracts worth $35 million or more during fiscal years 2009-2023 and built award-winning projects safely, on time and on budget, without unnecessary government-mandated PLAs.

Jordan Foster Construction Selected as 2024 Grand Award Winner for Construction Safety Excellence by Associated General Contractors of America

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024
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Jordan Foster Construction has been recognized with two prestigious awards for construction safety excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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  • Jordan Foster Construction has been recognized with two prestigious awards for construction safety excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
  • "At Jordan Foster Construction, our people are our most valuable asset," said John Goodrich, President of the Civil Division at Jordan Foster Construction.
  • "The construction industry is changing and Jordan Foster is leading the way," emphasized Clint Henson, Operations Manager of the Civil Division at Jordan Foster Construction.
  • For more information about Jordan Foster Construction and its commitment to safety excellence, visit jordanfosterconstruction.com .

ABC Honors TDIndustries as No. 1 Top-Performing U.S. Construction Contractor for Plumbing and HVAC and No. 12 Overall

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
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1 among top plumbing and HVAC contractors on Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) 2024 Top Performers publication .

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  • 1 among top plumbing and HVAC contractors on Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) 2024 Top Performers publication .
  • This publication ranks ABC contractor members that build the country's most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects by work hours.
  • "Receiving this recognition is a testament to the dedication and excellence of TDIndustries' skilled workforce," said Executive Vice President Lauren Turner.
  • In 2023, TDIndustries was awarded the National Safety Excellence Merit Award and the National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Award from ABC.

Manhattan Construction Company Recognized as Top Safety Leader Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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TULSA, Okla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manhattan Construction Co. today announced it has earned a National Safety Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which was presented at the 34th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, on March 14.

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  • This philosophy supports authentic care and concern for the workforce and instills that everyone at all levels has a shared commitment to safety.
  • "Manhattan Construction Co. does not compromise on safety, relentlessly ensuring every employee arrives and leaves the jobsite in the same or better condition every day.
  • ABC's STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry.
  • The self-assessment tool helps participants identify real opportunities for scalable growth in their safety programs to lower their total recordable incident rates.

Performance Contractors Celebrates Industry 'Excellence in Construction®' Accolades

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024
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Performance Contractors achieved the prestigious Pinnacle Award, the highest level of recognition of safety excellence awarded by the industry.

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  • Performance Contractors achieved the prestigious Pinnacle Award, the highest level of recognition of safety excellence awarded by the industry.
  • After winning the Safety Excellence Award in 2023, Performance Contractors was then allowed to pursue, and eventually win, this high industry honor.
  • The following employees represented Performance Contractors at this annual competition:
    "We are honored to receive these awards, which are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our people," said Kevin Courville, President & CEO at Performance Contractors.
  • "These accolades reinforce our commitment to excellence in every aspect of project execution with a relentless focus on safety performance.

Apis Cor, a Manufacturer of Construction 3D Printing Robots, Announces Strategic Investment by D.R. Horton

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
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MELBOURNE, Fla., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apis Cor, a manufacturer of construction 3D printing robotic technologies, announces that D.R.

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  • MELBOURNE, Fla., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apis Cor, a manufacturer of construction 3D printing robotic technologies, announces that D.R.
  • Horton, the largest homebuilder by volume in the United States, has made a strategic investment in the company.
  • The two companies plan to work together on a multi-unit construction project in South Florida after the finalization of the new 3D-printed wall system, which Apis Cor estimates will result in a significant increase in productivity.
  • Apis Cor was founded to address the labor shortage in the industry that makes homebuilding challenging across the country to meet the growing demand for housing.

ABC Announces 2024 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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星期一, 二月 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2024 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2024 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.
  • 1 2024 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; followed by Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tennessee; BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Alabama; Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • “These top contractors build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, and their leadership teams and employees have thriving, growth-centric mindsets, strategic plans and goals,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC.
  • Through credentials like STEP, AQC and other robust programs, ABC Top Performers demonstrate they:
    Sustain and grow their businesses, financially and economically

ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million

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星期三, 一月 31, 2024
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“ABC estimates that the U.S. construction industry needs to attract about a half million new workers in 2024 to balance supply and demand,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO.

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  • “ABC estimates that the U.S. construction industry needs to attract about a half million new workers in 2024 to balance supply and demand,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO.
  • Based on historical Census Bureau Job-to-Job Flows data, an estimated 1.9 million construction workers will leave their jobs to work in other industries in 2024.
  • This should be offset by an anticipated 2.1 million workers who will leave other industries to work in construction.
  • With interest rates set to decline in 2024 and 2025, the expectation is that construction worker shortfalls will remain elevated.

ABC: A Record 89.3% of the U.S. Construction Industry Is Not Part of a Union

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星期二, 一月 23, 2024
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BLS reports that 7.9 million construction workers were not members of a union in 2023.

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  • BLS reports that 7.9 million construction workers were not members of a union in 2023.
  • Additionally, ABC found that there has never been a smaller percentage of union members in the construction industry since the BLS began tracking this data in 1973.
  • “The BLS data suggests that the Biden administration’s numerous policy schemes benefiting construction unions has not been enough to reverse steady declines in union market share,” said ABC Vice President of Regulatory, Labor and State Affairs Ben Brubeck.
  • That’s despite BLS data showing that the construction industry grew by 249,000 workers, from 8.671 million in 2022 to 8.920 million in 2023.