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Labor Gaps Bring Steady Pay Raises

AGC says half of contractors have boosted craft base pay, but issues are tense in some markets

October 6, 2016

AGC says half of contractors have boosted craft base pay, but issues are tense in some markets

Court Upholds Open Shop in Jersey City Labor Pact Challenge

Mary B. Powers

October 5, 2016

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A U.S. appellate court ruling last month is forcing a lower court to review its earlier support of Jersey City, N.J.’s project labor agreement (PLA) requirements.

Record Turkey Bridge Sets the Pace for Its Innovator’s New CEO

Peter Reina

October 5, 2016

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Patrick Nagle became CEO of Paris-based Freyssinet International just weeks before the specialty contractor saw the late August debut of the results of one its largest-ever contracts

Subcontractors drive bids higher

Steel prices caught in a squeeze—too much supply and not enough demand, despite recovery

Tim Grogan

October 5, 2016

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Despite several years of recovery, construction inflation is still feeling the impact of the recession that reduced the number of subcontractors and, in turn, still is pushing up bids.

Construction Starts Jump 21% in August But Still Lag Behind 2015

October 5, 2016

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Several megaprojects helped to boost by 21% the dollar value of total construction starts in August.

Builders Confidence Increases in Single-Family Housing Market

October 5, 2016

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Homebuilders confidence in the single-family residential construction market in September jumped six points, to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders index, released on Sept. 19.

New COO for CB&I as Trial Looms in Nuke Deal Dispute

Debra K. Rubin

September 29, 2016

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Duane L. Kenagy, a former senior vice president of design firm Moffat & Nichol, will become interim CEO of the Port of Long Beach, Calif., as of Oct. 31.

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Natural-Gas-Fired Plants Still Dominate

New technologies and low prices fuel steady stream of work

Mary B. Powers

September 29, 2016

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As the U.S. power industry evolves toward cleaner energy sources, the construction industry is following the trend by diversifying into new markets and, in some cases, getting out of traditional ones.

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More Cash Flow Spurs Delayed Projects

Firms optimistic the market will continue upward trend

Jeff Gunderson

September 29, 2016

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Across the U.S., experts are seeing a rising influx of work in the water, wastewater and stormwater markets, as many projects that were previously postponed due to a lack of funding are now moving forward.

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Low Prices Keep Lid on LNG, Pipeline Work

Many projects under construction, but new plans are limited

Bruce Buckley

September 29, 2016

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With limited prospects for a rebound in oil and gas prices in the near future, contractors in the sector say many clients are reducing capital expenditures and keeping budgets tight.