Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, and Fairbanks, Arkansas, experience largest number and percentage of gains; Lawton, Oklahoma, and Sacramento—Roseville—Arden-Arcade, California, have most extensive construction job losses
Construction employment increased in 259, or 72 percent, of 358 metro areas between March 2022 and 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.
As a co-partner of METALCON, the Metal Construction Association is offering an incentive to exhibitors to join the association. Companies who exhibit at 2023 METALCON will receive a 50 percent discount on their first year of membership when they join MCA.
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to mark “Workers Memorial Day,” which honors the memories of workers killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions.
STAFDA announced Russell Kohl, president and CEO of Diablo/Freud Tools in Atlanta, will deliver the Associate State of the Industry address during its general session on Monday, Nov. 6.
Starting July 25, Simpson Strong-Tie is asking its customers and social media followers to participate in the Building It Forward campaign. The six-week campaign will support the work of Habitat for Humanity in building safe, strong and affordable housing.
Huntsman Building Solutions celebrates the success of HBS University, its educational program for spray foam contractors and installers, with more than 2,000 professionals enrolled since its inception in 2021.
The ACI Foundation announced new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. The Trustees re-elected the Chair of Trustees — Jeffrey Coleman — and elected a new Trustee — Brett McMahon. New ACI Vice President Maria Juenger also joins the Trustees as part of her new role.