It is no secret that the U.S. is suffering from a post-pandemic labor shortage. The commercial construction industry was already suffering labor losses prior to Covid-19 and is finding it even more difficult now to attract skilled and general labor.

Lumber and steel, drywall and insulation, new cars and rental cars, computer chips and bacon. What do these commodities all have in common? They are in short supply.

As I think about the words of the Italian diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli, “Never waste the opportunity offered by a good crisis,” I can’t help but think how that relates to us today.

Even with today’s advanced technology, contractors continue to recognize the value and proven performance of fiberglass insulation. By Trey McNamee, Marketing Leader – Residential Insulation Owens Corning

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors and all employers with 100 or more workers has several ramifications for contractors

AGC and Autodesk's survey results underscore how the coronavirus pandemic has created constraints on the demand for work even as it limits the number of workers available to hire.

AWCI's Convention & INTEX Expo 21, scheduled for October 17-20, 2021 in New Orleans, is cancelled due to concerns related to COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida.

The recently enacted Covid-19 relief package titled “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” has extended the Federal Energy Tax Credit (Section 45L) through December 31, 2021, and made the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (Section 179D) permanent. While both tax incentives offer significant value and the qualification process is simple, they are often overlooked by developers and homebuilders.

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs between June and July but nonresidential construction employment remains far below pre-pandemic levels.

This architect combines critical thinking and attention to detail to drive the success of all projects, including his recent dazzling field house additions to four Southwest Chicago high schools that comprise Bremen High School District 228.