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Construction Wages Projected to Rise 3.4% in 2017

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Historically predictions are typically about .5% low, so year-end 2017 should exceed 3.4% and maybe even 2016’s 3.6% increase

Based on their Construction/CM Staff Salary Survey, PAS reports that increases appear to have leveled off, as noted in this chart.

Luck Stone Quarry Partners with Airware to Expand Drone Data Processes

Airware’s aerial technology is designed to improve efficiency, impact business decisions

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May Dodge Momentum Index Up 4% Following April Decline

Rebound in May eases worries and is consistent with moderate construction growth ahead

The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

Construction Safety

6 Tips to Achieve a Successful Construction Safety Program

CEO of one of the mid-Atlantic region's fastest growing construction firms offers six tips to help contractors improve their safety culture and programs

Construction safety must become habit-like and practiced by everyone, and it starts at the top of the company.

Which States Have the Best, Worst Economies in 2017?

WalletHub analysts compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 27 key indicators of economic performance and strength

WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 27 key indicators of economic performance and strength.

Oklahoma DOT Loses $150M to Legislative "Funding Raid"

Oklahoma legislature to divert about $150 million in Oklahoma Department of Transportation funding to help close a hole in next year's budget, the move is expected to lead to delays in starting some projects in its eight-year construction plan.

I-35 expansion in Norman, Okla.

Construction Technology

Industry Alliance Formed to Research Construction Productivity Issues, Remedies

Viewpoint Construction Software

Big Data team will evaluate terabytes of data residing in Viewpoint ERP systems with the goal to improve construction productivity by as much as 10% to 20%

Viewpoint Construction Software, BKD LLP and FMI Corporation have teamed up to perform deep research into construction productivity issues in order to make practical recommendations for areas of improvement.

[APP] Web-based Electronic Quoting Tool Allows for Real-time Field Quoting

Simple electronic quoting tool allows field and sales staff to quickly create a quote, get management review and get customer’s approval in real time while in the field

Eliminate paper-based quotes and get quick estimates and approval from the field with FieldQuotes web-based application.

EPA Triples Funding for 2017 Clean-Diesel Upgrade Grants

Funding boost and extended proposal deadline offer fleet owners the opportunity to get federal money to upgrade older diesel equipment

May Construction Employment Hits Highest Level in 9 Years

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in May to the highest level since October 2008

Construction employment totaled 6,881,000 in May, a gain of 11,000 from the April total and an increase of 191,000 or 2.9% from a year ago.

May Construction Jobs Report Positive, Worries Persist

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

National construction employment added 11,000 net new jobs but weak construction spending and the labor shortage still pose concerns

National construction employment added 11,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in May. Overall construction employment expanded 2.9% on yearly basis.

Construction Safety

In the Last Year, 44% of Contractors Report a Vehicle has Crashed Their Workzones

AGC's 2017 Workzone Safety Report measured a 13% jump in road contractors who say vehicles had crashed into their construction sites in the past year

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