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Construction spending slipped from December to January but increased modestly from a year ago, as private construction grew solidly but public infrastructure outlays tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

February U.S. housing starts rose 3 percent to a 1.288-million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data from the Census Bureau and HUD, with all of the increase coming in single-family starts.

With what began as an idea for a better drywall screw morphed into what is now an international company representing thousands of products to the construction industry.

One of North America’s largest dealers in drywall and ceilings Foundation Building Materials began public trading of its shares early this year.

Georgia’s GMS Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 that ended Jan. 31, 2017.

The Wall And Ceiling Alliance will hold its annual Construction Excellence Awards Show on June 8 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, Calif.

USG Corp. is celebrating the centennial anniversary of its Sheetrock brand, developed as the world’s first wallboard panel 100 years ago and available today with modern lightweight technology

ATAS International, Inc. has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor for the second consecutive year by The Morning Call.

The association urges educators and public officials at all levels to spread the word about the industry's high Pay and opportunities.