The state of Maryland experienced extreme ups and downs during January in the three construction categories reported by McGraw-Hill Construction, publisher of Mid-Atlantic Construction. Robust gains in the residential and nonbuilding sectors overcame a huge drop in nonresidential contracts for an overall increase of 9% during the month, compared to last January. The value of new nonresidential construction contracts signed during January for future construction decreased by 69%, for an estimated value of roughly $69.4 million, down from last January’s nearly $224-million total. The value of new January residential contracts nearly doubled compared to the same period of a year
The value of new Pennsylvania contracts signed in January for future construction fell significantly compared to the same period of a year ago, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, publisher of Mid-Atlantic Construction. The overall value for new contracts for the month was $949.2 million, or 26% lower than the preceding January. Pennsylvania’s nonresidential sector was singularly responsible for the overall downturn. Activity in this construction category fell to just $136.6 million, or 82% below last January’s total of $773.3 million. The state’s residential sector increased, however. Here, McGraw-Hill Construction reported nearly $171.3 million in new contracts, or 17% higher than last
The value of new Virginia contracts signed in January for future construction increased by 22% overall, compared to last January, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, publisher of Mid-Atlantic Construction. Despite the overall improvement, the value of new nonresidential construction starts fell dramatically, by 42%, compared to the same period of a year ago. McGraw-Hill Construction estimated the value of these new contracts at roughly $192.6 million, down from last January’s $347.2 million. The value of residential contracts increased dramatically, however. This category totaled nearly $290.5 million in new January contracts, or 81% higher than the preceding January’s total of roughly $160.2
Harkins Builders of Marriottsville, Md., received a big boost to its multi-family residential business recently, thanks to a mix of government stimulus and tax credits. Between Dec. 1, 2009 and Jan. 15, 2010, the company saw loan closings and subsequent construction starts on six projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Harkins officials point to the use of federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, the Tax Credit Assistance Program and Section 1602 Exchange funds, which are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Many of the deals closed in order to meet end-of-the-year deadlines, according Harkins officials. Using a combination
Boston-based Suffolk Construction is looking to firm its footing in the Mid-Atlantic States with the acquisition of The Dietze Construction Group of Ashburn, Va. Suffolk, which opened its Mid-Atlantic Division in 2007, aims to leverage Dietze’s experience managing construction of secure government facilities, which is a sector that has remained strong through the recession especially around the nation’s capital. Recent Dietze projects include the one million square-foot interior construction of the Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters. Other Dietze projects currently under construction include a new 100,000 square-foot clubhouse for the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va.; design-build construction of a
Awards Abound December 2009 Associations honored their member�s best projects at ceremonies this fall. Gilbane Building Company won the ABC of Metropolitan Washington�s Excellence in Construction Award in the Mega Project category for the National Biodefense Analysis & Countermeasures Center project. Left to right are members of the project team: Jim Settle and Mike Bogdash of Gilbane; Dave Williams of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Ted Trester, Jeff Schramm and Justin Percoski of Gilbane; Suketu Patel of Perkins + Will; and John Peperone and Lola Poe-Taylor of Gilbane. Dean Smith (left), Bart Bush, and Doug Nelson of the U.S.
Gregs G. Thomopulos, P.E., Chairman & CEO of Stanley Consultants of Houston, was elected president of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers for a two-year term. FIDIC represents globally the consulting engineering industry. Thomopulos has been on the organization’s executive committee for six years. His election marks the first time in 20 years that a U.S. citizen holds the position, which only three other Americans have held in FIDIC’s nearly 100-year history. Dynamic Lighting Solutions in Pearland announced Robert C. Horswood joined the company as utility sales representative, Eastern Division. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s
Texas Construction presents its thirteenth annual Best Of awards issue, which honors projects completed in our region between Sept. 1, 2008, and Sept. 1, 2009.
Featured Product December 2009 The Chem-Calk 1250 Series The Chem-Calk 1250 Series is a high-performance oxime/neutral silicone sealant with high UV resistance and rapid curing. The sealant features a non-corrosive, low-odor formulation that can be applied to a wide range of substrates without compromising them, including masonry, metal, plastic and wood. The sealant can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings, and is able to retain its elastomeric properties in temperatures ranging from -61°F to 348°F. The Chem-Calk 1250 Series meets many different industrial standards, including ASTM C920, TT-S00230C and TT-S-001543A, and is compliant with CARB and SCAQMD environmental regulations.
American Infrastructure of Worcester, Pa., was the first firm to win a stimulus project in the state, but Mark Compton, director of government affairs at American Infrastructure, says there are “deep concerns” about the program going forward. Prior to the stimulus, the state announced the deferral of $1.1 billion in projects in MDOT’s six-year program and subsequent cuts have been made throughout the year. The joint venture of Bradley Enterprises and Nason Construction was awarded a $22-million, design-build contract on the Non-Medical Chemical Biological Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. In addition, the federal highway bill hasn’t been reauthorized, which
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