While it may not be at the top of contactors’ minds right now, the battle unfolding over the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will have an impact on any business owner’s bottom line, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law. 

Mason Manuel Hernandez and mason tender Jose Perez with Creative Masonry in Greeneville, TN took home top honors with an adjusted brick count of 518.

Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector lost 11,000 jobs.

The commercial construction industry showed signs of rebound in the latest U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index. 

Schluter-Systems opened a new distribution center, office and training facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

Simpson Strong-Tie has received a Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) ifor its Quik Drive PRO200SG2 multipurpose system.

The best masons in Pennsylvania came together to test their skill, speed and stamina by battling to see who could build the biggest and best 26-foot-long brick wall in one hour. 

McShane Construction Company has begun construction on Springs at Cooley Station in Gilbert, Arizona, their 20th Springs assignment for the owner, Continental Properties.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced the relocation of its warehouse and annex facilities into a larger facility in Jessup, Maryland. 

CEMCO launched its new and improved website at www.cemcosteel.com.