Construction employment increased by 23,000 jobs in September and by 315,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, while the industry's unemployment rate decreased more than half-a-percentage point to 

Kingspan Group has joined over 370 companies worldwide in committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The initiative is a partnership between the World Resource Institute, the World Wildlife Fund, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and the United Nations Global Compact, 

Rockfon North America reintroduces Rockfon.com, providing visitors with intelligent search functionality, responsive design and streamlined navigation to improve their experience and quality across desktop and mobile devices. 

The U.S. Congress passed the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) and the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2018 as part a broader package of legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s activities (H.R. 302). 

Milwaukee Tool, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), announced the acquisition of the Imperial Blades business based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Hilti, Inc. is the official tool provider of the Texas Rangers. The goal of the partnership is to use the power of Hilti’s innovative products, services and software to support the construction of Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced Demilec (USA) Inc. as the winner of the 2018 Polyurethane Innovation Award. 

A national webcast and survey regarding construction lead service best practices and effectiveness is announced by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). 

Anderson Specialty Industries (ASI), announces the launch of ASI Architectural, a new company dedicated to providing acoustical solutions for the design and build industry. 

Saxonburg, Penn.-based Brayman Construction and its affiliate, Advanced Construction Robotics, were named as among the most innovative construction firms in the country for creating an autonomous rebar-tying robot for bridge construction projects.