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Construction Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs November
(12/16/2025)
The construction industry added 28,000 jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment...
Construction Employment Breaks Even in July
(08/27/2025)
According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction employment fell from June to July in 22 states, rose in 22 states, and was flat in...
Construction Industry Only Adds 2,000 Jobs in July
(08/05/2025)
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has...

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.