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Associated Builders and Contractors reported Sept. 10 that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.2 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5. The reading is down one month from August 2023.

A construction company was recently fined $4,583.98 for having unsafe scaffolding and giving false information to an inspector while working on a home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Tri-City News reported.

The BlackStar Companies, LLC announced the launch of a new business division called BlackStar SIPs. BlackStar SIPs is the company’s latest entry into sustainable, cost-efficient and high-performance construction solutions for residential, commercial and government clients.

When CBS aired its 2020 “Tough as Nails” reality TV competition, Danny Moody started having nightmares again, reported Ed Condran of The Spokesman-Review. He had been in the running for the top prize of $200,000 and a Ford truck, but he had an issue sawing a wood block and finished in second place.

On June 30, GMS Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended April 30.

Labor productivity is the central economic engine that drives profitability for labor-intensive, self-performing contractors. FMI’s 2023 Labor Productivity Study found that contractors experienced approximately $30 billion to $40 billion in lost profits due to labor inefficiencies in 2022.

The Lester Group announced an expansion of its businesses with the addition of Custom Builder Supply Company, a well-respected brand in Williamsburg, Virginia, and James City County. The strategic move became effective on June 3 and strengthens The Lester Group’s presence in the Virginia building supply market.