The construction industry had 248,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor...
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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.5 percent in March, according to an ABC analysis of data, affecting contractors.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide for best practices.
The national March 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, unchanged from March 2024.
The construction industry added 13,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data.
Construction input prices increased 0.6 percent and were impacted by tariffs in February, according to an ABC analysis.
This Month’s Features
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...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use
Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.