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Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Slightly in August

October 1, 2020

National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.1% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Architectural Billings in August Still Show Little Improvement

September 23, 2020

Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the AIA.

What Does COVID-19 Mean for Metal?

Lindsay Lewis

September 9, 2020

The total of the coronavirus-impact is still unknown, and might take years to fully analyze. What's clear right now is the impact to metal production—specifically steel

Nonresidential Construction Employment Continues to Recover in August

September 4, 2020

Construction industry employment expanded by 16,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Again in July

September 1, 2020

National nonresidential construction spending fell 1.2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

July Architectural Billings Remained Stalled

August 19, 2020

Clients showed reluctance to sign contracts for new design projects during July.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Slightly in June

August 3, 2020

National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data.

Construction Output Drops Significantly Due to COVID-19

July 30, 2020

The U.S. economy contracted at an annualized rate of 32.9 percent during the second quarter of 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Commercial Construction Index Drops Amid Pandemic, But Contractors Poised for Near-Term Recovery

Contractors Quickly Prioritized Worker Health and Safety, and 1 in 3 Plan to Hire More Workers in the Next 6 Months

June 26, 2020

The Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released on June 23 plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2.

USGBC Releases New Credits In Response to COVID-19

June 9, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released four new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

How Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel Will Impact Architects & Specifiers

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The Impact of Tariffs on the Metal Construction Industry

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