Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.8 months in April, according to an member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.9 months from April 2021. The index readings for sales and staffing levels declined in April, while the reading for profit margins moved higher. All three indices remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of growth over the next six months.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently renewed its alliance with the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will primarily focus on providing agency staff with 70E and arc-flash training, and preventing worker exposures to electric shock and arc flash hazards. Through the alliance, participants will also promote awareness of OSHA campaigns on preventing falls and heat illness, as well as promote a culture of safety through outreach, particularly to small businesses and workers with limited- and non-English speaking skills. “For more than a decade, OSHA and IEP have had a productive partnership … Read more
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