Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015, nearly matching the 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the number of metro areas losing construction jobs is on the rise amid growing uncertainty about federal funding for construction programs and growing shortages of qualified construction workers. “The fact that fewer than half of metro areas added construction jobs at a time when there were gains in nearly three-fourths of the states suggests … Read more
Gilbane Releases Quarterly Construction Economics Report
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Leading global construction and facilities-related services firm Gilbane Building Company recently announced the findings from its in-house quarterly economics report: Building for the Future – Construction Economics: Market Conditions in Construction. Among its most notable findings, the report indicates spending on nonresidential buildings is on pace to grow by at least 20 percent by end of 2015. Further, non-building infrastructure spending, after a brief gain, will go flat or decline until moderate growth resumes in the fourth quarter of 2015. According to the report, total spending for all types of construction will grow 11 percent year- over-year … Read more
Wood Products Industry Releases Reuse Wood Website
The American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council have partnered with Building Materials Reuse Association to develop an online North American directory outlining reuse and recycling options for wood and wood products. For wood products, there has historically been a lack of awareness of the opportunities to recycle and reuse wood products, and thereby extend their useful life. We are aiming to change that,” said AWC President & CEO Robert Glowinski. “Our industry wants to do its part when it comes to the full life-cycle impact of our products. It's our hope that this directory will help educate builders, designers … Read more
Strong Man Creates of New Digital Brochure
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. — Strong Man Safety Products has launched a new tool to increase convenience for its customers while also doing its part to save paper. The new digital brochure features a complete listing of Strong Man products and is available for download on the Strong Man website at www.strongman.com. The brochure includes the most current stock list of fire-retardant tarps, wet curing blankets, vapor/moisture barriers and debris and safety netting tarps, all available in a variety of sizes and colors. All products are independently tested by third parties to ensure the highest safety standards are met. For … Read more
Emcor Group to Form Giant Human Pink Hard Hat Ribbons
NORWALK, Conn. — For the 7th consecutive year, EMCOR Group, Inc. and thousands of its employees at more than 55 EMCOR subsidiaries throughout the U.S., will commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by donning EMCOR Pink Hard Hats in support of the Company’s “Protect Yourself. Get Screened Today.” campaign. Employees and clients will wear EMCOR Pink Hard Hats and stand together to form massive Human Pink Hard Hat ribbons — EMCOR's “signature” event — creating powerful “Calls to Action” and raising awareness for the importance of breast cancer screening, at various locations across the U.S. Additionally, thousands of employees … Read more




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