Tag: September
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Construction Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Ticks Up
The construction industry added a net 19,000 jobs in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry employment is up 38,000 jobs over the past year, a 0.5% increase. Nonresidential construction added 16,300 positions, with gains across all subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade contractors…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of September 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. An uptick in groundbreakings last month helped keep construction momentum strong, but not necessarily consistent. Total construction starts increased 3.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. The…
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September 2025: Contractors report their latest awards
Imagine watching a basketball game without a scoreboard. After countless jump shots, layups and dunks, it’d be hard to know who’s winning. In construction, the same could be said about new project awards. If companies don’t celebrate them, it’s hard to know where the business — or the industry as a whole — is headed. …
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September Office Report: Occupancy Rates Stay Low
As hybrid work options seem to have become an expectation in much of the corporate world, office properties continue to experience low physical occupancy levels. The pain from this new reality will not be felt equally across markets however, as New York City is seeing the most leasing activity and highest demand of the last…
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In pictures | The best images from September
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: HS2 Bespoke gantry system for HS2 TBMs removal Dutch heavy lifting company Mammoet worked with tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturer Herrenknecht and HS2 tunnels main contractor, Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture, to design and assemble a custom gantry system to lift four…
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Best bulbs to plant in September for kerb appeal in spring
Deciding on the best bulbs to plant in September is one of the most enjoyable autumn jobs. An afternoon spent pushing bulbs into the soil now means you’ll be rewarded early next year when your flowers spring to life in little groups all over the garden. Planting bulbs is easy to do and an affordable…
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Plants to prune in September – plus tips on how to do it
With summer shifting into autumn, thoughts turn to the selecting the right plants to prune in September. It’s the ideal time for targeted pruning of plants and flowering shrubs to keep them healthy, vigorous and growing well. It’s an easy process that means removing any dead, damaged or lopsided twigs and branches to allow the…
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September garden jobs – 10 essential tasks to complete
Looking for September garden jobs to add to your to-do list? The good news is that late summer is a great time to be outdoors, especially if there’s still plenty of warm sun to enjoy while you’re getting on with those crucial garden tasks. As things slowly shift into autumn mode there’s lots to do…
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Make Your Organization Future-Ready at WDBE 2023 in September
For the sixth year in a row, the World of Digital Built Environment (WDBE) Summit presents a comprehensive overview of the most important current events, phenomena, and solutions in the field of digital built environment. Join other built environment professionals to spend two inspiring summit days in Tallinn and Helsinki. Each year, the WDBE Summit…
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Infrastructure Supersensing Webinar on September 22, 2021
AEC TechTV and World of Digital Built Environment WDBE are organizing an open webinar on September 22, 2021, at 2 pm UK summer time. The WDBE Community Session looks at the latest advancements in digitalized infrastructure construction and offers a peek into the future. The presentations are as follows: Situational awareness in infra projects –…