Construction employment increased by 52,000 jobs in January and by 338,000 jobs, or 4.7 percent, over the past year, while the latest reading on construction spending showed moderate increases in all major categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. 

The international consultancy and construction firm, Mace, recently published a tender cost update for North America showing growth in the construction market is set to continue in 2019 with costs. 

Topcon Positioning Group announces a new firmware update for the GLS-2000 scanner designed to enhance its vertical construction applications, as well as offer a workflow for semi-automated modeling and construction validation. 

DeWalt donates more than $35,000 in power tools to the construction trades, electrical technology, industrial maintenance and welding programs at Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi. 

Milwaukee Tool introduces three new solutions to its PACKOUT Modular Storage System. 

The 2018 edition of MCAA’s highly regarded construction management publication receives the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s full endorsement.

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) chief economist Anirban Basu recently released a mid-economic outlook predicting a stable remainder of the year for the nonresidential construction sector.

As we approach mid-2018, it’s not too late to make a promise to improve your workplace in this year. What will you do to ensure that employees have a workplace where they can thrive and produce without fear of unfair or improper treatment? 

President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law Dec. 22, 2017 — the largest federal tax overhaul in 30 years.

With a new year in full swing, construction contractors and professionals have ample opportunity to boost their industry know-how at one of the must-attend events for 2018.