The national June 2025 not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, a 0.1 percent increase from June 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by...
Tag: Construction Employment
Construction jobs fell from May to June in 26 states and the District of Columbia, rose in 21 states, and was flat in Hawaii, Mississippi, and New Hampshire, according to Associated General Contractors of...
The construction industry added 4,000 jobs in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction employment increased in 32 states and the District of Columbia in April from 2024, but only 24 states added construction jobs between March and April.
ABC: Labor demand slows in July
(09/13/2023)
The construction industry had 363,000 job openings in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS)....
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.