Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.1 months in November, based on a survey conducted among ABC members from November 20 to December 8. The reading is...
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted August 20 to September 3.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 24 to August 4. The reading is up 0.4 months...
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, while the Construction Confidence Index reading for sales and profit margins improved in May, while the reading for...
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3.
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.