The Gypsum Association published Q4’16 wholesale gypsum wallboard shipments this morning.

Construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in May to the highest level since October 2008 and average weekly hours set a series high for May as contractors struggled to find enough workers to meet demand for projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association will introduce three significant changes for its upcoming Austin Convention & Trade Show, November 12-14.

New Guide highlights the versatility of wood.

Trim-Tex announces they will be extending the option for sample ordering to Canadian drywallers.

HPIP and its sponsoring partners announced another High Performance Certification opportunity happening June 15-16 in Wright City, Mo.

The Steel Joist Institute is again offering its “Diaphragm Design That Makes Sense: How to Design and Specify Steel Deck by Representatives of the SDI” webinar.

While prices are expected to continue to drop through Q3, upside risk lies in "Buy American" provision for pipelines, which may produce supply shortages.