The construction sector added 23,000 jobs in June while the sector’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest rate ever for the month and pay levels in the industry continued to rise, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today.

A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel structures.

Center for Innovation today announced the Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative, aimed at postwar reconstruction efforts. Teaming up with the Ukrainian nonprofit assistance organization Dobrobat, Center for Innovation has announced two pivotal events: a national conference in Ukraine and a U.S. study trip for Ukrainian officials and experts.

The collection is a comprehensive and large single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials and repair, with over 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices.

AD announced today it has closed its merger with The Baron Group, the premier cooperative serving independent groundwater systems distributors, effective June 30, 2023.

L&W Supply has announced that Richard Nelson has been named branch manager of its Lakeland, Florida, location.

Purdue University Professor Bryan Hubbard was named outstanding educator of 2023 in the field of construction education, the Associated General Contractors of America announced April 17.

L&W Supply has announced that Raul Moya has been named branch manager of its Bakersfield, California, location.

Total construction spending in May increased by 0.9 percent from April and 2.4 percent year-over-year, as gains in manufacturing construction and single-family homebuilding offset a downturn in major infrastructure segments, according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of new federal data.

L&W Supply has announced that Lupe Rivera has been named branch manager of its Medway, Massachusetts, location.