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AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2024 hit a record $19.5 billion, a 7 percent increase across AD’s 14 divisions and three countries.

AD announced it has received four recognitions in 2024 that celebrate its workplace culture.

Associated Builders and Contractors issued a statement on April 23 opposing the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule to ban non-compete clauses. The FTC voted 3-2 to issue the final rule on April 23.

Werner kicks off 2024 Safety Stand-Down with more than 500 trainings planned nationwide in support of the OSHA Safety Stand-Down initiative. Supporting safety leaders, the training events will help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keeps pros safe on the work site.

OX Group Global, a leading provider of innovative hand tools, diamond tools and tool storage, has acquired Armor Tool, an innovative brand of high-quality, auto-adjusting woodworking and welding clamps, along with unique, self-adjusting pocket-hole jigs and accessories.

NWCB announced the newest addition to its team, Carl Wiberg, who joins as a technical consultant. Wiberg brings over 15 years of invaluable project management experience, having worked with renowned companies in the Northwest.

Armstrong World Industries announced that it has acquired 3form, LLC, a leading brand in the building products industry and an innovator in sustainably crafted architectural resins for ceiling and wall applications.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported Dec. 12 that its Construction Backlog Indicator inched up to 8.5 months in November from 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Nov. 20 to Dec. 4.

McShane Construction Company has been selected by repeat client Flournoy Development Group to build a 262-unit multifamily community in Greenville, South Carolina. The development will integrate five four-story residential buildings, a clubhouse and a maintenance building.

The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Dec. 8 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 200,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6 percent.