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ABC Predicts Continued Growth for the Construction Industry in 2016
Posted December 6, 2015

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak...
AISC Issues New Certification Program Requirements for Public Comment
Posted December 6, 2015

AISC is now accepting public comments through January 8 on proposed requirements for its new Hydraulic Steel Structures Certification Program and updated Building Certification...
Construction Industry Leads November Jobs Report
Posted December 3, 2015

Construction employment expanded by 46,000 net new jobs in November after adding 34,000 jobs in October (revised upward by 3,000), according to an analysis...
October Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 30 States from 2014
Posted December 1, 2015

October was another positive month for construction and construction unemployment rates around much of the country. Year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates...
FMA plans to move headquarters to Elgin, Ill., from Rockford
Posted November 30, 2015

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International (FMA) announced plans to move its headquarters office and operations from Rockford, Ill., to Elgin, Ill. The relocation...
Nonresidential Spending Retains Momentum in October, ABC Says
Posted November 30, 2015

Nonresidential construction spending expanded in October for the third consecutive month (September’s estimate was revised higher than August’s) according to analysis of U.S. Census...

This Month’s Features

Pairing Standing Seam Metal with Proper Snow Control

Standing seam metal roofs with high-quality metal substrate can endure extreme temperatures and weather, including snow and blizzards.
The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...