Armstrong World Industries Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Steel Ceilings Inc. (SCI), a manufacturer of standard and custom aluminum and stainless metal ceilings, including architectural, radiant heating and cooling, and security solutions, with annual revenues of approximately $10 million. The acquisition will advance […]
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Estimated June construction unemployment rates fell in 15 states on a year-over-year basis, rose in 33 states and were unchanged in two states (Arizona and New Hampshire), according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. The June 2018 not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate […]
Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is a program designed for high school age girls to attend a free week-long camp to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction materials manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. The second annual camp was held the week of July 9th at the Associated Builders and Contractors […]
Nonresidential construction spending contracted 1.6 percent on a monthly basis in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today. Spending totaled $742.4 billion on a seasonally adjusted annual rate for the month, a 4.2 percent increase from the same time one year ago. Private nonresidential spending fell […]
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2018-2019 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for two years. The 2018-2019 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chairman – […]
The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has unveiled a new digital marketing toolkit for its contractor and installer members to help them promote and grow their residential metal roofing business. With the popularity of metal roofs increasing among U.S. and Canadian homeowners, the MRA is putting more resources in the hands of contractors and installers to […]
Fort Lee, N.J.-based Unience USA Inc., which manufacturers Alfrex metal composite material (MCM), hired Jay Kahn as president for North America for Alfrex. Kahn is leading a team to build the company’s first MCM plant outside of Korea. Alfrex MCM has been used in South Korea for more than 20 years. “We will be bring […]
The Hendrick group of companies, including Hendrick Manufacturing, Hendrick Metal Products and Hendrick Screen, are proud to announce that all companies have successfully achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. The new ISO 9001:2015 standard requires companies to meet higher requirements than the prior standard. It’s focused on quality management systems and performance that aligns with a wider […]
The U.S. construction industry added 19,000 net new jobs in July after adding 13,000 net new jobs in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data supplied by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry has added 308,000 net new jobs since the first of the year, a robust increase of […]
SteelDay marks its 10th anniversary on Friday, September 28, and you’re invited to join the celebration! SteelDay is your opportunity to gain insight into the value and expertise the U.S. structural steel industry brings to our nation’s building and bridge projects, and there are plenty of ways to participate: visit a steel fabricator, mill or […]
ConstructConnect, a leading provider of construction information and technology solutions in North America, announced today the release of its Fall 2018 Forecast and Quarterly Report. The forecast revealed minor revisions to its total construction starts from what was originally estimated last quarter. Total starts for 2018 over 2017 are now expected to be -0.2 percent, […]
Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Spending on nonresidential buildings nationally increased only modestly last year, barely outpacing inflation in building costs. Halfway through the seventh year of continuous growth for the cyclical construction industry, 2018 might have looked to […]
The International Code Council Board of Directors established an ad hoc committee to comprehensively explore and assess building safety and security. Building safety is an issue of upmost importance to our families and communities as we tackle outdated facilities, fire safety concerns, active shooters and other emergency situations. The design, layout and building features in […]
AXYZ International, a global manufacturing leader of CNC router and knife cutting systems, announces its improved ecommerce website, CNCRoutershop.com. CNCRoutershop.com is a one-stop shop providing 24-hour access to and information about thousands of AXYZ’s premium CNC router tooling, parts, software and consumables. The goal of the redesign is to provide website visitors with more functionality […]
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 1.4 percent higher in July to 169.8 (2000=100) from the revised June reading of 167.3. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. In […]
During the first half of 2018, five of the top 10 metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume showed increased activity compared to a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Of the top 20 markets, 11 were able to register gains. At the national level, the volume of […]
Prices for inputs to construction fell 0.2 percent in July but are 9.5 percent higher than a year ago, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased fell 0.3 percent in July but are up 9.6 percent year over year. Softwood […]
Cambridge Architectural Mesh, makers of metal mesh systems for exterior and interior building applications, has hired Pete Kovacik, CSI, CDT, as Senior Business Development Manager. Peter Kovacik An experienced architectural products sales executive, Kovacik will call on developers, architects and contractors with projects in the commercial sector, including multifamily, office, and hospitality; bringing product solutions […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its members are launching a variety of initiatives to help address violence in schools through design. “Architects have a role to play in addressing school violence,” said 2018 AIA President Carl Elefante, FAIA. “For two decades, architects have worked with school communities racked by tragedy to develop better […]
Kent Haney recruited for Southeast Sales Manager for Atlas Bolt and Screw effective July 16, 2018. Haney has responsibility to manage Atlas’s sales in the Southeast. Haney is an energetic sales leader with experience in creating customer driven strategies to increase sales and presence in the market. His role at Atlas will be to drive […]
CertainTeed Corp. announced that it has acquired the Hunter Douglas North American ceilings business. This acquisition marks a significant benchmark of growth for CertainTeed Ceilings–a leader in the North American ceilings market and part of a commercial business offering that includes CertainTeed’s roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceiling products. Specializing in […]