Tag: AEC
AGC: Construction Layoffs Spread Rapidly As Coronavirus Shuts Down Projects
National – More than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America reported they had furloughed or terminated jobsite workers because of the coronavirus pandemic. The finding contrasts starkly with the association’s analysis of government data released recently that showed a majority of the nation’s metro […]
Manchester Firm Awarded Roof Replacement Project
Manchester, NH – Brookstone Builders, Inc., construction managers and general contractors headquartered in Manchester, recently announced they have been awarded a roof replacement project by Hillsborough County of New Hampshire. Mark Brockelman will serve as Brookstone Builders’ project manager. The scope of work will involve replacing 23,000sf of existing shingle roofs on three buildings at […]
Survey Shows Trends in Code Compliance During COVID-19
National – The International Code Council surveyed building and fire departments to learn how code officials are coping with the professional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 22 through April 1, more than 1,150 respondents from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia provided input. Respondents came from jurisdictions of […]
AGC Officials Urge Additional Measures to Help Workers, Firms and the Economy to Recover
National – Construction spending in February increased 6% from February 2019, with year-over-year gains in both residential and nonresidential outlays, according to a new analysis of federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that their latest survey shows conditions for contractors have deteriorated rapidly since February. They called on Congress […]
High-Profile Providing Free Home Delivery of April, May Issues
Most company’s will circulate a single copy of professional publications like High-Profile Monthly throughout the office. A statistical average shows each HP averages three readers per office delivery, in some cases many more. Now with so many of us working from home, HP is offering free delivery directly to home addresses for the months of […]
AEC Firms and Organizations Address the Coronavirus Crisis, Seek New Ways to Stay Connected
by Emily Langner On March 11, the World Health Organization officially characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. The coronavirus was identified in all 50 U.S. states by mid-March, sending a number of cities all over the country into mandatory lockdowns. After nationwide shortages of essential Personal Protection Equipment were reported, members of the New […]
Founder’s Message: April 2020
A Message from HP’s Founder Sometimes in a crisis, new developments emerge. They are designed to solve temporary problems but succeed in being adopted permanently. The practice of working from home with more connectivity online may be one of those adaptions. Yes, we have been doing this for years. High-Profile was founded as a telecommuting team […]
Publisher’s Message: April 2020
Read HP’s April issue now! It has been really uplifting to see how we, as an industry, have come together during these uncertain times. My message to you all at this time is “We’re here for you,” both as a news source and as a platform. We have tried our best to gather the most […]
Mass. Governor Baker Releases New Definition of Construction as an Essential Service
Wellesley, MA – Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) issued the following update regarding the definition of essential services in Massachusetts during the statewide business closure: On March 31, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker extended his emergency non-essential business closure order through May 4 and issued an updated essential services list, which changes the language […]
Creating Genuine Connection in the Middle of “Social Isolation”
by Nancy Greenwald If you look at the homepage of the Construction Institute, you will see these words: “Working Together to Take Responsibility for the Future of the AEC Industry.” Our core mission is fostering cross-industry collaboration and innovation. Information and education are our currency. Our magic lies in making genuine connections across professions and […]
