HVAC Submittals: The Complete Guide
When it comes to HVAC construction, project managers and company leadership have a lot to juggle, which means, sometimes, HVAC submittals don’t get the attention they deserve. While they may seem like a small step for an HVAC job, they are an essential point of communication between the contractor team and the design team at…
Composite Steel Frame: A Brief Overview
Part of the draw of steel as a construction material is the combination of availability, versatility, and durability. Perhaps nothing sums up all three of these traits like a composite steel frame. By implementing the properties of steel along with the properties of concrete, you have a piece of construction that is uniquely suited to…
Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise in June, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2020 — Construction input prices rose 2.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3% for the month. Among the 11 subcategories, six experienced monthly increases. The increase in prices was driven…
Carolinas AGC Launches New Podcast Series Ensuring Inclusive Workplaces and Safety Strategies During COVID-19
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to bring to the construction industry a new podcast series with a focus on ensuring inclusive workplaces and safety. CAGC’s Buildercast podcast series is part of a larger effort to embrace and improve diversity within the construction industry. “Our industry and our members are taking the opportunity to lead the way to attract…
Nonresidential Construction Has Recovered 56% of Jobs Lost Since March Employment Report, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2020 — The construction industry added 158,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the last two months, the industry has added 591,000 jobs, recovering 56% of the industrywide jobs lost since the start of…
House Passes ABC-Opposed $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill with Anti-competitive Mandates
On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, on a mostly party line vote of 233 to 188, with three Republicans voting for the bill and two Democrats voting against it. The House Democrats’ infrastructure plan would spend more than $1.5 trillion on surface transportation, airport, school, housing, healthcare,…
329 Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs In May As New Survey Results Highlight Dangers Many Workers Will Face In Highway Work Zones
New Survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS Catalogs Work Zone Risks for Motorists and Workers as Construction Activity Increases Amid Growing Number of Road Trip Vacationers Construction employment increased in 329 out of 358 metro areas between April and May as a new survey finds that two-thirds of highway construction firms had at least one…
Culture of Care Initiative Challenges Industry Leaders to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
Culture of CARE, a joint initiative of AGC of America and AGC of Washington, is challenging leaders to take a bold and visible step toward ensuring their workplaces are welcoming, safe, and inclusive for an increasingly diverse and talented pool of workers. “We encourage construction firms across the Carolinas to join this effort by taking…
11 New Trends in Concrete Technology
Construction is one of the later industries to hop on the technology transformation train. Concrete contractors are striving to increase efficiency by developing newer technology to implement in their processes. With the right scope and design, your team can collaborate in a way that works best for the owner and client. There are new trends…
Essential Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs: Growing Your Electrical Contracting Business in 2020
As professionals, electricians usually overlook the marketing side of their business, depending heavily on things like recommendations. While in the past, that might have been a great way to drum up business, today’s market is an entirely different affair. COVID-19 has made face-to-face marketing a hazardous matter, so where are electricians to turn for getting…
