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Quarterly report summarizes expansion in reroofing sector
Posted November 17, 2023

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced a coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants, and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has...
Construction industry wage growth outpaces economy-wide average
Posted November 17, 2023

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau...
Construction job openings reach high point in September, reflecting nationwide trend
Posted November 15, 2023

The construction industry had 431,000 job openings on the last day of September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data...
METALCON highlights: economic outlook, industry trends, workshops
Posted November 15, 2023

Organizers of METALCON announced the tradeshow was successfully held in Las Vegas in October. The show included exhibits, keynotes, workshops, and educational sessions. “You...
Construction employment surpasses pre-pandemic peak
Posted November 8, 2023

The non-seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was 0.4 percent higher in September from the previous year, up from 3.4 percent to 3.8 percent....
AISC’s new leadership pledges to strengthen programs
Posted November 8, 2023

Hugh McCaffrey was elected board chair of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC); Glenn Tabolt was elected vice-chair. “[McCaffrey and Tabolt] both have...
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This Month’s Features

How Advanced Leveling Technology Raises the Bar for Metal Construction

Whether it is long-span architectural panels, high-visibility building facades, or precision-engineered roof systems, panel flatness, structural integrity, and aesthetics all depend on one critical...
Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal

Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
A Career To Remember: W. Lee Shoemaker of the MBMA

After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
The Case for Verified Fire Protection

Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...