The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, according to an ABC analysis.
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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2 percent in December, according to an ABC analysis.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported its Construction Backlog Indicator inched down to 8.3 months in December.
Construction input prices decreased 0.2 percent in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced the association will turn 75 on June 1. ABC and its members will gather at several commemorative events to commemorate the milestone.
The construction industry added 10,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (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.