The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 192,000 jobs, […]
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MAGNI TELESCOPIC HANDLERS EXPANDS DEALER NETWORK WITH ENCON EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTALS IN KENTUCKY
Magni Telescopic Handlers, the world leader in Rotating and Heavy Lift telehandlers, is excited to announce the addition of ENCON Equipment to its expanding dealer network. Based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, ENCON is a respected dealer with over 25 years of experience […]
ABC Reports that Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases in April Despite Recession Fears
National nonresidential construction spending expanded 1.9% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.05 trillion.
Spending strength was broad-based, rising […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG CAPS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EFFORTS WITH CIASP DONATION
CONEXPO-CON/AGG announced its backing of construction professionals during Mental Health Awareness Monthwith a $5,000 donation to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). The money will be directed to its construction mental health support efforts.
“In the construction industry, there are roughly […]
Construction Job Openings Increase By 68,000 in April, Says ABC
The construction industry had 383,000 job openings in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled […]