Press Room
The Consulting Constructors Council Welcomes George Palko
The history of the Consulting Constructors Council (CCC) and their impact on this country and around world stands as a testament to the valued and unparalleled expertise which individuals have brought to the construction community. The purpose of the Council is to recognize those in our industry who have made significant contributions to the quality and professionalism associated with
Material prices are finally lower than a year ago
Construction input prices, or how much it costs to build a given project, fell for the first time in more than 18 months on a year-over-year basis, but were still 39% higher than February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic sent supply chains reeling.
Both overall construction prices and nonresidential costs were down 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively, compared to March
Cleveland City Council Could Look to Codify Community Benefit Agreement Ordinance for Publicly Funded Projects
By Mark Oprea
Council president Blaine Griffin told Scene the topic is on the table for early 2023.
"We're talking with [minority and women-owned companies] right now," Griffin said after a Monday press conference last month unveiling the renovation of the Kovacic Rec Center, part of which was funded by the Cavs as part of the team's community benefits goals
Cleveland Likely to Spend $10 Million to Improve Pipeline of Minority Contractors: Stimulus Watch
Cleveland City Council has approved a piece of legislation setting aside $10 million to help prepare local residents for certain workforce programs.
The legislation sets aside $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act money for Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland—Cuyahoga County, a group that helps businesses find qualified employees and helps workers find jobs.
The
American Society of Concrete Contractors Honors Two CEA Members With Lifetime Achievement Award
American Society of Concrete Contractors
Ronald Simonetti, retired from Cleveland Cement Co., and Robert Dalrymple, North Coast Concrete, both in Cleveland, received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO on September 29 at the organization’s Annual Conference in Cleveland.
Dalrymple has been an ASCC member for over four decades. During that time, he
Union Contractors & Cleveland Building Trades Partner With Habitat for Humanity
More than 50 Construction Employers Association (CEA) members and fellow union contractors are donating their time, talent, funds and materials to build a Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity house from start to finish, a first charitable venture of its kind for CEA. Guest speakers for the Grandview Ave. groundbreaking ceremony on April 18 included Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Glen Shumate wins ODOT Director's Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
Glen Shumate, Executive Vice President, Construction Employers Association (CEA) and founder/executive director of Construction Assistance Association (CAA) is a 2021 ODOT Director's Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy.
The Ohio Transportation Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards is a cooperative effort between the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Ohio
Construction Industry Adds 158,000 Workers In June But Infrastructure Jobs Decline
July 2, 2020
Gains in June are Concentrated in Homebuilding as State and Local Governments Postpone or Cancel Roads and Other Projects in Face of Looming Budget Deficits; Association Urges Prompt Federal Action
Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of
New Data Shows Construction Activity Returning To Pre-Coronavirus Levels In Many Parts Of The Country
A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and data from construction technology firm Procore show that construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are adding workers. The new economic data, however, also shows some future projects are being canceled and many others are being delayed by supply
Passage of H.R. 7010 Will Save Construction Jobs
June 4, 2020
With Needed Improvements to the Vital Survival Program Complete, Construction Official Urges Congress and the President to Act Quickly on Measures to Rebuild the Economy and Restore Jobs
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program