It’s no secret that trade industries have been dealing with a shortage of labor causing issues with project delays and quality of work. That being said, High Performance Insulation Professionals is working to connect contractors with qualified labor using the High Performance Recruiter.

The Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released on June 23 plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2.

The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is continuing to provide resources, tools, and information to the EIFS industry that helps companies safely operate as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present its challenges.

A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and data from construction technology firm Procore show that construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are adding workers. 

As part of a holistic effort to maximize support to members during the coronavirus pandemic, AD co-hosted a webinar with lawyers from the global law firm Dentons that examined recent changes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program. 

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released four new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7 percent unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

With the application possibilities of NUDO Clearview Partitions, customers of all kinds can find the confidence to return back to their active lifestyles in public spaces while social distancing. 

Construction employment declined in more than nine out of 10 metro areas from March to April, a time when industry employment typically increases in most locations.

Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law shares exciting news about expansion plans and gives contractors the lowdown on contingency planning for the summer peak season.