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.

Petersen continues to meet the growing demand in the Western United States for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products by hiring new representatives in the region. 

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued a statement in reaction to the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.

The newly-enhanced Daich Coatings website makes it easier than ever for consumers to find and order real stone coatings and sealers for their homes.

Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest ever Fort Worth, TX auction this week, selling close to 5,300 equipment items and trucks for $81+ million.

PAC-CLAD metal wall panels from Petersen have passed the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association 285 Standard for exterior wall assemblies.

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.

Construction spending plunged in April as governmental agencies and project owners shut down ongoing work and canceled projects that were about to break ground, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its guidance for determining whether confirmed cases of COVID-19 qualify as recordable illnesses.

CIG Capital (CIG CAP), an alternative investment firm, today announces a new 125-million-dollar lending project for The Villages at West Point, an upscale and affordable 624 unit destination-location development in West Point, Georgia.