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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.

As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.

Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is set for May 3-7, 2021.

Integrating technology into the construction process has become a necessity for many construction teams to maintain communication with all parties, monitor site progression, and complete various tasks typically done in person.

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. 

Since he was in his teens, Michael Ivester has been in a company business in one capacity or another. 

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already tax season. And after the year that was 2020, there are a lot of places roofing contractors may need to make adjustments and flat-out change moving forward, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, in his latest Legal Insights video with WC. 

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.