In response to the growing demand for sustainable, loose-fill insulation products, The Knauf Group, has increased production capabilities at its Albion, Michigan plant. 

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.

Whether creating an accent wall, shelf or ceiling covering, new S4S Decorative Boards from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork are ready to add beauty to your home. Available with deep wood graining, the boards come in Ambrosia Maple, White Oak, Black Stained Aspen and Gray Stained Aspen profiles.

ICAA Webinar: The CARES Act – Financial Assistance Programs for Contractors Find out how to navigate the new CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), which establishes several federal government programs to provide financial assistance to businesses with less than 500 employees affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Join ICAA for a 75-minute webinar about the new law (effective 4/1/20), new sick and medical leave provisions for employees, and your rights and obligations as an employer.

We had a very productive Working from Home (WFH) workshop yesterday on Zoom focusing on WFH video conference production. If you missed it, don't worry. We are going to do these workshops every Sunday for the foreseeable future. 

Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.

The fundamentals of the commercial construction industry are strong and industry leaders are largely optimistic about the future of the sector, according to the latest USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI). 

Toledo and Monroe metro areas tied for the fifth-fastest growing construction job markets in the country, according to data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.