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Construction Employment in January Reaches Highest Level Since 2008

March 16, 2017 by Lynn Gerrits

Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association urged public officials to strengthen training and education programs to prepare more workers for careers in the high-paying construction field.
“This report aligns with what contractors have been telling the association—that the construction industry is still eager to add workers,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The employment gains would be even larger if there were enough workers with the right skills available to hire.”

Construction employment totaled 6,809,000 in January, an increase of 36,000 from the upwardly revised December total and an increase of 170,000 or 2.6 percent from a year ago. Average hourly earnings in construction increased 3.2 percent over the past year to $28.52 per hour. Hourly earnings in construction are rising faster than the 2.5 percent increase for all private sector workers and are now nearly 10 percent higher than the private sector average of $26.00 per hour, Simonson noted.

In a survey that the association released in January, 73 percent of the 1,281 participating contractors said they planned to add to their headcount in 2017. But an equally high percentage said they were having trouble filling hourly or salaried positions. End-of-month openings in construction have been at 17-year highs, according to recent government data, Simonson added.

Residential construction—comprising residential building and specialty trade contractors—added 20,300 jobs in January and 128,200, or 5.0 percent, compared to a year ago. Nonresidential construction (building, specialty trades, and heavy and civil engineering construction) employment increased by 14,900 employees in January and 41,600 employees, or 1.0 percent, over 12 months.

Association officials noted that both their survey and government data released in February point to continued growth in construction activity and an eagerness by contractors to hire—if they can find qualified workers. The association urged lawmakers and government officials to expand and fund employment and training programs to equip students and workers with the skills needed to become productive construction employees.

“Contractors have the ‘help wanted’ signs out and are offering good pay and benefits,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “We need government at all levels to revitalize and better fund programs to educate and train the next generation of construction craft workers.” Read more here.

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March Mania: Savings from Stack

February 22, 2017 by Lynn Gerrits

March Mania: Savings from STACK
While you’re busy bidding projects for the upcoming build season, there’s no better time to take a look at STACK! Their intuitively designed, easy-to-use takeoff and estimating software can help you to bid (and win) more profitable work. Plus, this month, they are offering crazy savings with a Buy 2, Get 1 FREE offer. Get started at www.stackct.com or call 1.844.225.1122 for details.

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Win a 27″ All-in-One Lenovo Touchscreen

February 22, 2017 by Lynn Gerrits

Win a 27” All-In-One Lenovo Touchscreen
Are you planning to attend the CONEXPO event in Las Vegas? Be sure to stop by booth #S65329 to visit our friends over at STACK Construction Technologies. While you’re there, take their #1-rated takeoff and estimating software for a spin and register to win this super-slim and powerful touchscreen to view all of your plans! Learn more & add STACK to your show itinerary here >http://info.stackct.com/conexpo

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Walker’s Point developers plan more apartments

February 10, 2017 by Lynn Gerrits

Tom Daykin , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Developers who recently completed an apartment community in Walker’s Point are planning another nearby project in that booming neighborhood.
The new building will be at 1001 S. 2nd St., a 12,300-square-foot lot at the southwest corner of S. 2nd and W. Mineral streets, said Tim Gokhman, of New Land Enterprises LLP.
He declined to provide additional information until the plans are ready to be released.

The lot was created by the recent demolition of the one-story former Rasmussen Industrial Supply building. The property was sold in January 2016 to Horner Sod Farms LLP for $270,000, according to state real estate records.

Horner’s registered agent is Michael Sanfelippo, president of American United Taxicab Co., which is based nearby at 646 S. 2nd St. APARTS10G
Gokhman, Sanfelippo and apartment building operator James Wiechmann last year completed Trio Mke, a development at 1020 S. 2nd St.
Trio has three five-story buildings totaling 120 apartments on a 1-acre site that was formerly an American United parking lot.
Other nearby projects include the newly opened Shoe Factory Lofts, the renovation of a former industrial building into 55 apartments at 224 W. Washington St.
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Bucks to announce Oshkosh as D-League host

February 10, 2017 by Lynn Gerrits

Nate Beck , USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
OSHKOSH – After months of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks will announce plans Wednesday to bring a minor-league basketball team to Oshkosh next season.

The team will play in the heart of the city, at the long-vacant site of the Buckstaff furniture factory. Crews are now whaling away at the remaining structures to clear the land for an arena that is expected to host the team and anchor redevelopment along South Main Street.

Sources close to the Bucks say the team has not yet settled on a name for the Oshkosh franchise and will not announce the team’s leadership during a news conference, set for 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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