Lowe's Foundation Announces $50 Million Grant Program to Meet Demand for Skilled Tradespeople March 3, 2023 No Comments The new focus of the Lowe's Foundation aims to address the construction and skilled tradesperson worker shortage facing the U.S. economy. Read More
ABC Report: Construction Materials Prices Rise 1% in January Prices are Up 5% From a Year Ago February 21, 2023 One Comment Employment and retail sales reports indicate that the economy is not slowing nearly as quickly as predicted, according to ABC analysts.Read More
Building Talent Foundation Recognizes its 2022 Industry Champions February 13, 2023 No Comments With the support of its Champions, BTF connects youth and people from underrepresented groups with internship and employment opportunities.Read More
ABC Report: Inflation Easing as Monthly Construction Input Prices Drop 2.7% in December January 19, 2023 No Comments Overall construction input prices are 7.9% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.6% higher, says ABC.Read More
BoomNation Announces Jump of More Than 8,000% in Skilled-Worker Applications January 18, 2023 No Comments BoomNation reports impressive growth in 2022 and predicts continued success in balancing the supply and demand for skilled workers in the new year.Read More
U. S. Steel Announces New Warranty Policy for GALVALUME Coated Steel Coils January 13, 2023 No Comments The new warranties provided to U.S. Steel customers will range from 40-60 years, a significant upgrade from the existing 20-25 year warranties. Read More
ABC Report: Construction Employment Up By 28,000 in December January 9, 2023 No Comments The report indicates contractors remain in expansion mode despite rising costs and fears of a recession, says ABC analysts.Read More
Garland/DBS Awarded Missouri Contract from EducationPlus January 5, 2023 No Comments EducationPlus is a cooperative of 59 school districts throughout the St. Louis region representing around a third of Missouri's students.Read More
ABC: Florida and Arizona Are the Best States for Construction December 15, 2022 No Comments Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard has ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on how they foster career pathways in construction.Read More
Rate of Nonfatal Roofing Workplace Injuries, Illnesses Increase in 2021 Chris Gray November 28, 2022 No Comments The latest data shows the rate of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the roofing industry increased from the previous year.Read More