Tag: construction
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Construction employment declines in 39 states
Read More →: Construction employment declines in 39 statesThe new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year,…
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Report: 82 percent of contractors have ‘moderate to high’ confidence in U.S. market
Read More →: Report: 82 percent of contractors have ‘moderate to high’ confidence in U.S. market“We may be turning the corner,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says, reporting that 82 percent of contractors have moderate to high…
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Construction starts post solid gain in August 2020
Read More →: Construction starts post solid gain in August 2020Nonresidential building starts rose 16 percent and residential building climbed 12 percent, while nonbuilding construction jumped 40 percent over the month.
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National Safety Stand Down week emphasizes fall prevention
Read More →: National Safety Stand Down week emphasizes fall preventionNational Safety Stand Down week is an opportunity for employers and employees to talk about safety, according to the Occupational Safety and…
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Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee headquarters
Read More →: Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee headquartersThe company’s brand-new campus, which should be ready in 2022, will include manufacturing facilities, training facilities, a data solutions center and more.
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Infrastructure insights
Read More →: Infrastructure insightsJay Moreau, CEO of U.S. aggregate and construction materials at LafargeHolcim, offers his insight on U.S. infrastructure and what to expect going…
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Women in construction share career paths, goals and more
Read More →: Women in construction share career paths, goals and moreMore than 1 million women work in construction. Four women in particular shared insights on their careers, accomplishments and more with Portable…
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Construction employment up in August 2020, but gains vary by segment
Read More →: Construction employment up in August 2020, but gains vary by segmentWhile residential construction employment increased by 27,700 jobs in August, nonresidential construction employment decreased by 11,000 jobs, according to the Associated General…