Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its construction technology report focusing on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry.
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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1 percent in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis.
The construction industry added 34,000 jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator was 8.4 months in July, which was down 0.9 months from 2023.
Total construction input prices increased 0.4 percent in July compared to June, and nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4 percent.
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.