Construction News Tracker: 2012 Construction Outlook

AGC and ABC chief economists weigh in on the 2012 construction outlook; why the House dashed all hope for a 2011 Highway Bill; and how FHWA is encouraging innovation in highway construction. All this and more on the construction industry newscast.

Dec 15, 2011
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Why The Skilled Labor Shortage Isn't What You Think It Is
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Despite predicting that the Fed will hold U.S. interest rates near zero until 2014, IHS doesn't expect housing start to rise above the 1 million threshold until nearly that year.
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The value of transportation construction put in place (blue line) has increased every year since 2003, sustained by federal stimulus spending in 2009 and 2010. Transportation construction is generally less volatile, but the end of the stimulus program means declines likely in 2012 and perhaps into 2013.
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Paving Market to Hit Bottom in 2012
Graph of three-month change in employment shows construction's much deeper trough (red line) than general employment's. And while recent numbers show the construction industry continuing to lag the general economy's employment improvements, improving general employment should stimulate more housing demand.
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Commentary: Jobs Report Bodes Well for Housing
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Why The Skilled Labor Shortage Isn't What You Think It Is
Despite the overall workforce bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, the gap between available skilled workers and the demand for them persists.
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Terex to Sell Tower and Rough Terrain Crane Businesses to Raimondi
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Terex will sell its Tower and Rough Terrain Crane operations in Italy and the U.S. to Milan-based Raimondi Cranes, with the deal expected to close in late 2025.
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Newforma Partners with TD SYNNEX’s Datech to Expand AECO Software Distribution
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Newforma has partnered with TD SYNNEX’s Datech to expand global distribution of its AECO project management software, giving firms easier access to cloud-based collaboration tools.
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The Dangers of the 'Accidental Project Manager' in Construction
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In construction, project managers are often treated as interchangeable, but assigning untrained individuals can put budgets, timelines and quality at risk.
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National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction
Construction workers face higher rates of substance use and overdose than most industries. Dr. Nzinga Harrison shares insights on how injuries, stigma and culture contribute — and how workplaces can lead the way in recovery support.
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Aurigo Launches AI-Powered Capital Planning Tool for Government Agencies
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Aurigo Software introduces Essentials Plan, an AI-driven capital planning solution for local and regional governments, streamlining multi-year project budgeting and funding decisions.
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Newforma Appoints New SVP of Engineering While Advancing AI Strategy
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Newforma named Benjamin Bazso senior VP of engineering and outlined plans to use AI to improve email management and project efficiency in the AECO industry.
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