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Workforce

Disney Springs dining and entertainment district will create 1,200 construction jobs in Orlando

For years, Downtown Disney has been where adults go to play once the kids are away on family trips to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Floria. But in the next three years Downtown Disney will double in size and become Disney Springs, Similar to the complex it will replace, Disney Springs will offer visitors shopping, […]

March 20, 2013

Workforce

Maryland light rail projects expected to create 7,000 construction jobs

Two Baltimore light rail projects are expected to create nearly 7,000 construction jobs in the area and state officials are rushing to prepare the state’s workforce. The Baltimore Purple and Red Line light rail systems, estimated to cost $2.15 billion and $2.5 billion respectively, will create jobs for "equipment operators, electricians, cement and brickmasons, carpenters […]

March 18, 2013

Business

First employees move into new Caterpillar plant in Georgia

This week, the first 55 employees moved in to Caterpillar’s brand new facility in Athens, Georgia, reports to the Athens Banner-Herald. The 850,000-square-foot facility, which received kudos  in President Barack Obama’s address, shifts the assembly of its small bulldozers and mini hydraulic excavators from Sagami, Japan to Athens. Ground broke for the new facility just one […]

March 15, 2013

Workforce

Big construction employment gains indicate rising contractor confidence

On Friday the latest round of figures from the U.S. Labor Department showed that the construction industry enjoyed its highest monthly gain in six years by adding 48,000 jobs in February. The construction industry employs 5.784 million Americans as of February. That’s the highest mark the industry has attained since September 2009 and is a 2.5-percent […]

March 11, 2013

Workforce

Opinion: Jeb Bush’s immigration solution “elegantly simple”

One might have known that the best idea to come forth on immigration in decades is now being trashed by partisans in both political parties. Jeb Bush, older brother of former president George Bush, has written a book that details what he thinks is the best way to handle illegal immigration and the some 12-million […]

March 11, 2013

Construction Equipment

Navistar makes a change, Troy Clarke named President and CEO

According to a report from our sister publication Overdrive, Navistar International Corp. has made some major changes to its executive leadership. Lewis Campbell, who has served as executive chairman and interim CEO of the company since August, will step down and Troy Clarke will take on the roles of president and chief executive officer, […]

March 8, 2013

Business

Construction’s 48k jobs in February is industry’s highest gain in 6 years

The construction industry continued its streak of monthly job growth, adding 48,000 jobs in February, the highest monthly gain in six years, according to preliminary figures from the U.S. Labor Department. In that six-year span, only March 2007’s gain of 80,000 jobs is better. In total, the construction industry employs a preliminary figure of 5.784 […]

March 8, 2013

Roadbuilding

New, all-inclusive [includes aerotropolises] freight policy bill introduced

New Jersey Democratic congressman Albio Sires has introduced new legislation in Washington which he says is designed to “strengthen our national freight transportation policy by creating a national plan for moving goods efficiently by road, rail, water, and air.” “With freight volumes expected to more than double by 2040 to nearly $40 trillion annually, it is […]

March 6, 2013

Business

Wisconsin high school welding contest looks to spark workforce

Bruce Trimble, the employer services director for North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, recently told the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune that about 40 percent of the welders in Marathon County are between the ages of 45 and 64 and 14 percent are between 55 and 64. That means Wisconsin companies like Schuette Metals, a metal fabrication company […]

March 6, 2013

Workforce

October becomes “Careers in Construction Month,” seeks to expand construction workforce

One organization sees the very real threat of a construction labor shortage in the U.S. and is doing something about it. Build Your Future (BYF) has named October 2013 “Careers in Construction Month,” primarily due to the support and recognition from BYF supporters and other organizations of Careers in Construction Week. Careers in Construction Month […]

February 28, 2013

Business

Caterpillar will cut 1,400 jobs at Belgian excavator plant

Caterpillar is planning to cut more than one-third of the 3,700 employees at one of its largest European facilities, Reuters reports. The company will cut 1,400 jobs at its facility in Gosselies, Belgium due to high costs and the weakened European economy. The plant manufactures hydraulic excavators, loading vehicles and engine parts. In the past five […]

February 28, 2013

Business

Liebherr promotes Ana Cabiedes-Uranga to marketing and communications manager

Liebherr Construction Equipment has promoted Ana Cabiedes-Uranga to marketing and communications manager. Cabiedes-Uranga will be responsible for planning, implementing and communicating the company’s marketing efforts. In her previous position as trade show & event manager, Cabiedes-Uranga was responsible for the planning and managing all Liebherr Construction Equipment events. She worked with senior management to develop […]

February 21, 2013