Total construction spending decreased by 0.1 percent in February, as declines in single-family homebuilding and public construction outweighed a pickup in private nonresidential construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America April 3 of new federal data.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a listening session entitled “Safety as a Core Workplace Value” on June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

The STAFDA Convention is a unique opportunity for members to receive outstanding educational experiences from the industry’s best speakers. Attendees customize their agenda to best meet their career needs — and it’s all included in the registration fee.

Spire Consulting Group of Austin, Texas, was named as the 2023 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials announced March 31.

The American Iron and Steel Institute announced on June 2 the selection of Dan Snyder as its new vice president of construction program. He is responsible for leadership of AISI’s construction programs, including commercial buildings, codes and standards, and transportation/infrastructure.

With the market for rough terrain cranes continuing to boom, the ALL Family of Companies, the largest privately held crane rental and sales operation in North America, is adding nine more to its rental fleet.

On March 28, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted 12-9 to advance the SWACCA-supported nomination of Jessica Looman to serve as Administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

PROSOCO has added four new employees to support the demands of its growing sales organization.

Dick Bus, president of ATAS International, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was recognized in the 2023 Lehigh Valley Business’ Power 100 list. The list includes 100 leaders within the Lehigh Valley who shape the communities and influence the quality of life in the region.

The award-winning, multidisciplinary firm WXY architecture + urban design announced architect Farida Abu-Bakare’s Fellowship appointment with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. As well, arts and culture advocate Amy Hau has been promoted to managing principal and accomplished architect Robert Young has joined the firm as associate principal.