MAX USA Announces END-OF-YEAR Deals

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MAX USA is offering a limited-time promotion with discounts on select 100 PSI tools through the end of December. From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, customers who take advantage of MAX SuperRoofer, SuperSider, SuperFramer, SuperStapler and SuperLocator products will receive a free giveaway, while supplies last. CN445R3 — SuperRoofer Coil Nailer up to 1¾ inches is equipped with a full round head driver blade that allows operators to drive nails in flush for dependable holding power. CN565S3 — SuperSider Siding Coil Nailer up to 2½ inches  is the best solution for flawless siding installation. Its contact nose allows for precise placement of […]

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ABC: All 50 States Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% in September

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The national September not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.5%, a 0.3% decrease from one year ago. According to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors, all 50 states had a construction unemployment rate below 10% and all but three states (Alaska, Minnesota and North Dakota) had a rate below 6%. National NSA payroll construction employment was 103,000 higher than in September 2025. Seasonally adjusted payroll construction employment was 8.4 million, or 9.9% above its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. Estimated state construction unemployment rates were lower than their pre-pandemic […]

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JLL Report Live: 70% of Facilities Employers Hit by Labor Shortages Last Year

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate and maintain offices, manufacturing plants, data centers and other commercial real estate properties, according to JLL’s Global State of Facilities Management 2026 Report. Key highlights include: Based on responses from 1,321 organizations in the Americas, EMEA and APAC, JLL research shows AI adoption in facilities management is accelerating globally, with 45% of organizations already scaling or optimizing AI and 86% expected to do so by 2030. Nearly 70% of organizations experienced disruptions from skilled trades labor shortages and AI or technical skills gaps during the past year, making talent availability the most […]

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One-Half of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs Over Past 12 Months

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Construction employment increased in half — 180, or 50% out of 360 — of metro areas between September 2025 and September 2026, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that a few types of projects — particularly data centers, power projects and some types of manufacturing plants — are driving demand for construction. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas added the most construction jobs over the year (13,800 jobs or 5%), followed by Baton Rouge, La. (12,300 jobs, 27%); St. Louis, Mo.-Ill. (10,700 jobs, 13%) and Columbus, Ohio (10,700 jobs, 17%). […]

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ABC Launches Cybersecurity Roadmap for Federal Contractors

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Roadmap for Contractors. This free roadmap helps any U.S. Department of Defense contractor or subcontractor within the Defense Industrial Base that handles Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information become CMMC certified for Phase 1. “Any federal contractor or builder that needs CMMC will find value in this roadmap because it will help them win more work and deliver that work securely,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. “Right now, this cybersecurity certification is limited to the DOD, but we expect it […]

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