The construction industry had 249,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
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Construction input prices increased 0.3 percent in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) elected David Pugh, a partner at Bradley in Birmingham, Ala., 2025 chair of its national board of directors.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October.
Construction input prices decreased 0.9 percent in September compared to August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has named John Mielke as its senior director of apprenticeship.
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.