Despite a downturn in overall construction activity, private nonresidential construction spending was up 0.8 percent in July – the first increase since March 2009, according to today's report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
However, on year-over-year basis, private nonresidential construction spending is down 23.7 percent.
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Sep. 1, 2010 at 9:39am Private nonresidential construction spending higher in JulyAug. 30, 2010 at 8:57am Reseller permits lead to increased taxable building supply salesAn estimated $24.4 million in additional state and local sales taxes have been reported by the construction industry since Washington shifted to a more tightly controlled reseller permit system in January. A higher percentage of businesses are paying sales tax on construction materials since the state eliminated the self-issued resale certificates that allowed a business to not pay sales tax if it declared the tax would be collected when the product was resold to the final consumer. Aug. 25, 2010 at 12:36pm Blog watch: Competition, surveys, questions and answersCheck out WashACE Blog for stories about out-of-state competition for biotech and reforming Washington's collective bargaining rules. Log onto the Live Wire to participate in the semi-annual Small Business Success Index survey. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Lacey, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Tacoma by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 17, 2010 at 10:30am Construction materials prices fall slightlyAlthough prices for construction materials and supplies were 4.5 percent higher in July 2010 than July 2009, prices inched 0.2 percent lower on a monthly basis, according to the Aug. 17 producer price index report by the U.S. Labor Department. Softwood lumber prices continued to decline, falling 3.3 percent for the month, although they are still up 10.1 percent from July 2009. Iron and steel prices were down 2.3 percent in July, but still 26 percent higher year-over-year. Aug. 16, 2010 at 1:05pm Newton taking helm of Mason County Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity of Mason County has hired Tammey Newton as executive director. Newton has more than 15 years of marketing, fund development and management experience, in both corporate and non-profit sectors. She most recently worked for Mason County Literacy in Shelton. Aug. 10, 2010 at 8:10am People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundJoel Shabel has joined GVA Kidder Mathews' Tacoma brokerage division as an associate vice president. He previously worked for Colliers International, where he completed more than $40 million in commercial real estate transactions. Shabel specializes in office properties. Shannon King-Wilson has joined John L. Scott Graham as managing broker. She has many years of business and real estate experience. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Education, Health care, Retirement and Investing by Mike Boyd
Email Mike Aug. 6, 2010 at 9:23am Construction sector continues to shed jobsDespite being in the height of the construction season, the nation's nonresidential building construction sector shed 1,800 jobs in July, according to the the U.S. Department of Labor. Since July 2009, 38,700 nonresidential construction jobs, or 5.4 percent, have been lost. Nonresidential construction employment now stands at 680,100. Aug. 3, 2010 at 12:58pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundSteve Broback has been promoted to associate at McGranahan Architects. He has worked for the firm for 19 years, leading development of technical specifications and providing construction administration. His notable projects include the Washington State Department of Ecology Headquarters in Lacey and Lake Washington High School for Lake Washington School District. Darrin Filand has been promoted to associate at McGranahan Architects. He has worked for more than 13 years with the firm. He served as the lead designer of the Aviation Trades Building for Clover Park Technical College; Harned Hall at Saint Martin's University; and Hunt Middle School for the Tacoma School District. Aug. 2, 2010 at 9:36am Private nonresidential construction spending continues to fallFor the 15th consecutive month, private nonresidential construction spending has fallen, slipping 0.5 percent in June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. From June 2009, private nonresidential construction spending is down 24.1 percent. In contrast, total nonresidential construction spending – which includes both private and public construction – was up 0.4 percent from May and now stands at $567.5 billion in June, but is 15.2 percent lower from the same time last year. Jul. 29, 2010 at 1:39pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundAriel Zimmer has been promoted to licensed agent and new business development manager at the Lauren Greenland Agency of American Family Insurance. DeLisa Smith has joined Capital Medical Center as director of emergency services. She previously was emergency room director at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Pismo Beach, Calif. Smith received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Jul. 27, 2010 at 11:00am Rushforth Construction recognized for safetyRushforth Construction has received a 2010 STEP Platinum award for safety from the western Washington chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. The Safety Training and Evaluation Process program was designed to give contractors a method to develop and measure safety programs. To earn a platinum-level award companies must have a recordable incident rate of 3.3 or lower, which represents the number of injuries and illnesses per 200,000 hours worked. Jul. 22, 2010 at 8:51am Mason PUD 3 sells bonds for capital projects, refinancing of debtMason County PUD No. 3 has sold $59.8 million in bonds to pay for construction of its Johns Prairie operations center, a number of important electrical system improvements and refinancing of a portion of existing debt at lower interest rates. Jul. 21, 2010 at 10:27am Ecology starts review of Des Moines shoreline program updateThe Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment about the City of Des Moines' updated Shoreline Master Program that will increase the protection and restoration of Puget Sound shorelines. The program guides construction and development in the City of Des Moines along about five miles of marine shoreline. It combines local plans for development and preservation with new development ordinances and related permitting requirements. Jul. 20, 2010 at 12:55pm People on the MovePromotions, hires and recognitions in South SoundTammy A. Winchell DNP, MSN, CPNP, of Healthy Future Pediatrics has earned a doctor of nursing practice degree from the University of Colorado Denver – Health Sciences Center. Winchell is a graduate of Yale University's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program and has 20 years of medical experience. Brian D. Patnode has been promoted to associate with Bruce Dees & Associates, a Tacoma landscape architectural firm. He is a licensed landscape architect with 15 years of related experience and has been with Bruce Dees & Associates for five years. Jul. 20, 2010 at 11:48am Puyallup Wal-Mart remodeling, hiringThe Puyallup Wal-Mart has begun an extensive renovation and plans to hire about 100 workers to help with the remodel. The store's new design will feature wider aisles, low-profile shelving, bright interior paint scheme and lighting and easy-to-read signage. Jul. 20, 2010 at 8:08am Construction backlog indicator expandsAssociated Builders and Contractors' latest Construction Backlog Indicator increased to seven months during May – a 27 percent increase from January. "Construction backlog continues to edge higher and has generally been on an upward trajectory since late 2009," said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. "But it's not clear whether this level can be sustained. While this latest data indicate a broader improvement in nonresidential construction activity, there may be several alarming reasons for the increase including the financial failure of competitor firms leaving more opportunities for surviving companies, or contractors accepting projects with lower profit margins." Jul. 15, 2010 at 8:47am Cost of construction materials, supplies dipsFollowing three months of increases, the price of construction materials and supplies fell 0.9 percent during June , according to the U.S. Labor Department. However, prices are up 0.8 percent for the second quarter of the year and are 4.2 percent higher from June 2009. Most commodities tracked by Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. posted decreases for the month. Jul. 13, 2010 at 9:35am Colliers moving brokerage services out of TacomaColliers International has moved its Tacoma brokerage services to offices in Seattle and Bellevue. Property management services will remain unaffected. Peter Truex will continue to serve as senior managing director and managing director Bret Jordan, who is based in the Bellevue office, will also serve as co-director of the regional operation. Jul. 8, 2010 at 12:01pm Kent approves transportation impact feesThe Kent City Council has approved the collection of transportation impact fees to help pay for road projects to accommodate new growth. Transportation impact fees are paid by developers and expanding businesses to help cover the cost of road improvements that increase traffic capacity. Money from the fees is tied directly to the size and type of the development and the anticipated increase in traffic associated with the project. Jul. 6, 2010 at 7:54am Habitat For Humanity of Mason County completes first Built Green homeHabitat For Humanity will receive a level 5 Built Green Certificate on Thursday from Olympia Master Builders for its home at 111 E. Cedar Grove Lane, Shelton. The certification is for the first of two homes Habitat For Humanity of Mason County is committed to building Built Green in Mason County this year. Plenty more in the Archives Older Entries » |
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