11+ hour, 19+ min ago   (253+ words) Housing developers and construction stakeholders in New York’s Mid-Hudson region are receiving additional public funding as the state directs $22 million toward three developments expected to advance nearly 830 homes. Empire State Development announced the final awards Sept. 8, completing a $150 million regional…...

13+ hour ago   (341+ words) Construction and renovation funding for community facilities can help preserve existing buildings while expanding access to resources that support residential maintenance and neighborhood improvement. Empire State Development has announced the start of major renovations at The Tool Library’s newly purchased…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (230+ words) The national nonresidential construction cost index increased 1.58% during the quarter and 5.60% year over year. Across the eight metropolitan areas tracked by Mortenson, quarterly increases ranged from 0.60% in Milwaukee to 2.86% in Minneapolis. Trade partner costs increased 1.6% during the quarter, while construction…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (219+ words) The organizing events are intended to help the UA build its craft workforce in response to demand for skilled mechanical and plumbing personnel. Participants may engage with workers at jobsites, supply houses, offices and other locations where nonunion mechanical and…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (350+ words) Expanding business development coverage can help construction companies strengthen regional relationships and identify project opportunities in specialized markets. McGough is expanding its Texas presence with the addition of three business development professionals focused on Dallas-Fort Worth, West Texas and key…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (398+ words) The U.S. construction industry faces a growing need for skilled workers as retirements, infrastructure investment and demand across multiple sectors increase pressure on the labor pipeline. A new national workforce initiative backed by major companies and industry organizations is seeking to…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (284+ words) Brownfield redevelopment is allowing a previously industrial property in Kalamazoo to be repositioned for new housing and community services. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is awarding $1 million to support the $19 million William Schma House project at…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (184+ words) The funding comes through the third round of the state's Job Training and Economic Development Program. Grants will support education, technical training, employability skills, career preparation and services designed to help participants enter or return to the workforce. The program…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (244+ words) Housing affordability is becoming an increasingly important workforce consideration for construction employers, particularly in markets where workers face rising rental costs. Sundt Construction is committing $1 million to a Greater Phoenix investment fund intended to help finance workforce housing developments. Sundt's…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (148+ words) Commodore Academy serves as a companywide learning platform providing training, resources and development opportunities for employees working in both field and office roles. Carol Roby, dean of Commodore Academy, and Frank Cotton, learning and development manager, led development of the…...