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.

Linda Chamberlain, who served as executive assistant to 10 OPCMIA general presidents over her 54-year tenure with the union, announced her retirement, effective July 1. She was recognized and praised by all who worked with her for her extraordinary service, exceptional performance and deep dedication to the well-being of every OPCMIA member.

American Iron and Steel Institute Vice President of Construction Robert J. Wills, P.E., was recognized with the prestigious American Institute of Steel Construction Lifetime Achievement Award at NASCC: The Steel Conference on April 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

L&W Supply has announced that two new managers have been named to L&W Supply branches in the Atlanta market: Heath Hanks to lead the Alpharetta, Georgia, location and Eduardo Velazquez to lead the Mableton, Georgia, location.

Ware Malcomb announced April 13 the addition of two experienced professionals to supplement the growth of its growing Nashville, Tennesse, office. Bill Gallagher has joined the firm as studio manager of architecture and Rebecca Moore has joined the firm as studio manager of interior architecture and design.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as well as Iowa State University and Pittsburg State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2022, the Associated General Contractors of America announced April 12.

L&W Supply has announced that Dustin Stansberry has been named branch manager of its Tigard, Oregon, location.

A worldwide survey by consultant Turner & Townsend shows the U.S. is the most expensive nation in terms of construction costs. New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle all appear in the top 10 most expensive cities for construction.

As part of its annual conference, AWCI held its Excellence in Construction Quality Awards, an annual presentation awarding installers, vendors and distribution partners for quality delivery in eight categories.