We interviewed McIsaac at the Hilti HQ in Schaan, Liechtenstein in between demoing the tools on our last day of the Innovation Experience.

Construction employment increased from February 2020—the month before the coronavirus pandemic—to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro area.

While the original commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1952, it wasn’t until the 1990s—when commuter airlines became more prevalent—that Alpena’s civilian air travel expanded enough to qualify for Federal Airport Improvement funds. By 2018, county and airport officials were ready to update operations by replacing the long-standing terminal with a more expansive and updated facility. 

Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia, despite increases from March to April in 26 states.

Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of government employment data released, while more firms have reduced headcount than have added to it in the past year, the association’s recent survey shows.

Another round of steep price increases and supply-chain disruptions are wreaking hardships on contractors, driving up construction costs and slowing projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released. 

Despite the clear impacts of the pandemic, AD achieved a 1% increase in net distributions to its members and was able to offer innovative services and support to help members navigate the rapidly changing environment.

Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $78,000 over the 2020 holiday season to community organizations across the country and internationally.

In this episode of W&C’s weekly contractor interviews, Publisher Jill Bloom, Editor John Wyatt and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli sat down with Albert Carrillo, long-time columnist for W&C and also serves as the CEO of WWCCA.