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Construction for the interchange, which replaces an at-grade intersection, began in the fall of 2014.
Family-Owned Union Concrete Turns 65...8
New York City Adds 9,200 Construction Jobs From 2014-2015 Construction employment increased in 190 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 64 and declined in 104 between November 2014 and November 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Dec. 29 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the number of metro areas experiencing construction job growth continues to grow as firms appear to be having an easier time finding workers to hire steady amid reports of worker shortages. “Construction employment is expanding in more parts of the country now that firms appear to be having more success finding workers to hire,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Firms may not be able to continue expanding their headcounts as rapidly unless public officials increase investments in career and technical education programs.” New York City, N.Y. (9,200 jobs, 7 percent) added the
Lehigh Cement Expands, Replaces Quarry...14
see JOBS page 124
Vermont Company Chooses Sandvik...69
Table of Contents ....................4 Truck & Trailer Section ....59-65 Recycling Section ............69-93
AGC Report Shows Industry Spending State Replaces Intersection Continues to Grow in Centreville, Maryland By Brenda Ruggiero
Attachment & Parts Section ...... ......................................107-113 Business Calendar................114 Auction Section ............118-129 Advertisers Index ................130
CEG CORRESPONDENT
One of many road projects currently progressing for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) involves a new interchange along U.S. 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at MD 304 (Ruthsburg Road) to replace an existing intersection in Centreville, which is in Queen Anne’s County.
Plans are for the project to be complete in the late fall of 2018/early 2019, weather permitting. The full contract is $49.9 million, with $8.2 million coming from federal sources and $41.7 million from state sources. Construction will cost $39.5 million, right-of-way $2 million, planning $1 million, and design $7.4 million. The prime contractor is David A.
Construction spending slipped in November from a month earlier but maintained a strong rate of year-over-year growth in all major categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the new spending data demonstrate a lot of uncertainty within the private sector about the need for new projects while state and local government officials are worried about budget constraints. “The November data show divergent trends for residential, private nonresidential and public construction,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Compared to October levels, spending dipped overall but climbed for homebuilding, school and office construction. Previously fast-growing categories such as multifamily, manufacturing and lodging construction have stalled for the past two to four
see UPGRADES page 46
see SPENDING page 114