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Benefits of Lorain High School PLA start with bids 6% lower than estimates

Apr 24, 2014 | Member News | 0 |

The latest example that proves Project Labor Agreements are a benefit to Ohio Construction projects came to light Monday night (April 21) when the Lorain School Board awarded contracts based on bids that were 6 percent lower than initial estimates.

Some of the savings were quickly allocated to pay for nine of the project’s 18 alternate options, further enhancing a 315,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art high school.

Last year, the North Central Building Trades Council, working in partnership with ACT Ohio, initiated a lawsuit seeking to enforce the existing Project Labor Agreement with the Lorain schools that was challenged by the Ohio School Facilities Commission.

2013 Construction spending neared $900 billion in 2013

Feb 13, 2014 | Construction News | 0 |

Construction spending during December 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $930.5 billion, .1 percent above November’s estimate of $929.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.
Spending in December was also well above the December 2012 estimate of $883.6 billion by 4.8 percent. This brings the final value of construction total for 2013 to $898.4 billion, which is 4.8 percent above the $857.0 billion spent in 2012.

November brought increases to construction industry spending

Jan 21, 2014 | Construction News | 0 |

Construction spending during November 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $934.4 billion, 1.0 percent above October’s estimate of $925.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.
Spending in November was also well above the November 2012 estimate of $882.7 billion by 5.9 percent. Construction spending over the first 11 months of 2013 ($828.4 billion) is up 5 percent overall above the same period in 2012.

Szollosi joins state leaders to show support for public works projects

Jan 17, 2014 | Member News | 0 |

ACT Ohio Executive Director Matthew Szollosi was asked to participate in a press conference with the governor and top leaders from the state legislature. Standing next to Governor Kasich, Senate President Keith Faber, Speaker Bill Batchelder and others on Jan. 15, the group voiced strong support for an upcoming a campaign to convince Ohio voters to approve $1.875 billion in new borrowing for water, sewer, road, and other local public works projects.

Szollosi Testifies in Support of Substitute Senate Bill 78

Jan 16, 2014 | Member News | 0 |

On Jan. 15, ACT Ohio Executive Director Matthew Szollosi testified before the Ohio Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. He was there to inform and explain to the legislators that ACT Ohio strongly supports Substitute Senate Bill 78 (Sub. S.B. 78).

ACT Ohio Announces December Political Endorsements

Dec 17, 2013 | Member News | 0 |

The Executive Board of the Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio (“ACT Ohio”) recently endorsed a number of additional candidates for legislative office. The endorsements are in line with ACT Ohio’s mission to facilitate economic and industrial development and incorporate industry best practices for Ohio’s public and private capital improvement projects.

Department of Commerce: Construction spending up in October

Dec 2, 2013 | Construction News | 0 |

Construction spending during October 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $908.4 billion, 0.8 percent above September’s estimate of $901.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.
Spending in October was also well above the October 2012 estimate of $863.1 billion by 5.3 percent. Construction spending over the first 10 months of 2013 ($747 billion) is up 5 percent overall above the same period in 2012.

More construction job growth in October 2013

Nov 26, 2013 | Member News | 0 |

Ohio added 1,300 construction jobs in October, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America. The forecast continued a positive trend, as the Buckeye State has added about 4,500 construction jobs in the past three months.

Builder confidence falls in October

Nov 5, 2013 | Member News | 0 |

Builder confidence of the strength of the single-family housing market fell two points in October due to higher mortgage rates and the fiscal gridlock, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

August, yearly construction spending increase

Oct 29, 2013 | Construction News | 0 |

Due to the government shutdown, construction spending data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau was delayed a few weeks.

Construction spending during August 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $915.1 billion, 0.6 percent above July’s estimate of $909.4 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.

Spending in August was also well above the August 2012 estimate of $854.0 billion by 7.1 percent. Construction spending over the first 8 months of 2013 ($549.4 billion) is up 5.9 percent overall above the same period in 2012.

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