Total construction spending decreased by 0.4 percent in December, yet industry job openings at the end of the month set a new high for December, according to an assessment the Associated General Contractors of America conducted Feb. 1 of two new federal data sets.

JDM Technology Group, a leading global software business of best-in-class software providers, has acquired Kenton, Ohio-based AllMax Software. AllMax makes wastewater, water, CMMS and pre-treatment software.

Bentley Systems announced forthcoming retirements.

The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued a statement in reaction to today’s reintroduction in Congress of the so-called PRO Act.

Architecture and urban design firm Cooper Robertson has announced significant new appointments and promotions for its growing team, which is renowned for transforming cities and creating resilient places worldwide.

Architectural Grille is thrilled to unveil its partnership with House Beautiful for their fifth annual Whole Home. Custom metal fabricated products include bespoke furniture pieces, decorative panels, privacy screens, cabinet inserts, HVAC grille covers and more.

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. is pleased to be congratulating Warner Construction on winning two different first-place Associated Builders & Contractors awards. They won awards in the Commercial Less than 5m category for their Frederick Transit project and their work on the Boonsboro High School Auditorium.

The International Fire Code requires annual visual inspection of all fire-resistance-rated assemblies and the protection features – firestopping included. Fire doors can be the entry to building owners to help them satisfy the annual visual inspection requirement in NFPA 80 and the International Fire Code.

The Metal Construction Association presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Service Award to LeeAnn Slattery and its Larry A. Swaney Award to Scott Kriner in appreciation for their service to the association and the metal construction industry.

Construction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between December 2021 and December 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.