Construction Employment Declines, Severe Weather Compounds Falling Demand for Nonresidential Projects, says AGC

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Construction employment declined by 61,000 in February, while the sector’s unemployment rate soared to 9.6% amid severe winter weather and continuing weakness in new nonresidential projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials urged Congress and the Biden administration to focus on new infrastructure funding, address rising materials prices and avoid disruptive measures like the PRO Act to stem further construction job losses. “The steep decline in construction employment in February continues a downward trend in nonresidential activity that began before the disruptions caused by last month’s freezes and power losses,” … Read more

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ABC Announces Winners of its National Awards

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of its annual national awards — the Excellence in Construction, Safety and Diversity Excellence, Contractor of the Year and Construction Workforce Awards — during ABC Convention 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. 2020 Excellence in Construction® Awards Honor 87 World-class Construction Projects 2020 National Safety Excellence Awards Presented to 39 ABC Contractor Companies 2020 National Diversity Excellence Awards Spotlight Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Initiatives of Three Member Companies Big D Metalworks of Dallas Named 2021 Contractor of the Year Todd Swan of the ABC Cumberland Valley Chapter in Hagerstown, Maryland, Named 2021 Craft Instructor of … Read more

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SEAA Confirms 48th Convention and Trade Show Dates

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The Steel Erectors Association of America’s 48th Convention and Trade Show, previously scheduled for April 2021, will take place Oct. 12-14 in Orlando, Florida. The trade show provides erectors and fabricators a chance to see the latest products, services and innovations they need for a safer, more productive work site. To accommodate social distancing and small group engagement, attendees will be split into two groups. Half will visit indoor booths, while half will visit outdoor booths. Groups will rotate at the mid-point in the schedule, and the live demonstrations will be staggered between two time slots. Education sessions include a panel discussion with SEAA Project of the Year … Read more

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Dan Durant Named MAX USA Corp. VP of Sales Eastern North America

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For the past 5 1/2 years, Dan Durant has expanded his skills and knowledge of how MAX USA Corp. can exceed and support the construction markets’ needs with its growing line of industrial tools and innovative solutions. Originally coming onboard as a regional sales manager in 2015, Durant has continued to work with and encourage each of his team members to help achieve ideas and goals into new and expansive opportunities. From working with steel reinforcing contractors, to planning safe and cost-effective construction strategies by integrating rebar tying technology, to demoing high-pressure PowerLite tools on jobsites to overcome PAT and … Read more

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TDIndustries Celebrates International Women’s Day, Women in Construction Week

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TDIndustries celebrated Women in Construction Week with a kick-off on International Women’s Day. For 75 years, TD has supported women in the industry by providing equal opportunities for women to give back and to grow its business while working in construction, technology, manufacturing, facility services and maintenance.  Throughout the week, TD shared a blog series that highlights and recognizes female partners, their contributions to the construction industry and what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated profession. These women are diverse in their roles, experiences and tenure at TD, where women make up 28% of TD’s board of … Read more

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