Federally Funded Programs Boost Local Community Projects Nationwide
Authored by Mary Scott Nabers [node:read-more:link]
Blogs
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Miami-Dade Workers’ Compensation Fraud Arrest
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Angel Santos Tzunun for worker’s compensation fraud for allegedly concealing payroll to avoid paying a higher worker’s compensation premium. [node:read-more:link]
AGC's Data DIGest: February 5-9, 2024
Employment rose in 63% of metros in 2023; price hikes announced for wallboard, ready-mix
Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose year-over-year (y/y) from December 2022 in 224 (63%) of the 358 metro areas (including divisions of larger metros) for which BLS posts construction employment data, fell in 80 (22%), and was unchanged in 54, according to an [node:read-more:link]
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital - San Antonio, TX
The Baptist Health System originated in 1903 when 30 physician members of the Bexar County Medical Society joined them with more than two dozen business professionals. This group of people helped contribute to the organization of the San Antonio Associated Charities. As the Baptist Health System grew, so did the range of healthcare services they provided. [node:read-more:link]
Why Your High School Needs a Construction Program
A high school construction program can be a game-changer for students and the surrounding community. Here are a few reasons why construction is a great choice for starting or expanding your career and technical education (CTE) offerings.
UT&F Carries Abus Lockout/Tagout Products
Safety encompasses more than one or two things and attending a Toolbox talk now and then. Safety is both an individual, personal responsibility and an employer responsibility. Lockout/tagout products help ensure safety by preventing accidents. [node:read-more:link]
AGC's Data DIGest: Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2024
Construction adds 11,000 jobs in January; several wage measures accelerate; spending climbs
Construction employment, seasonally adjusted, totaled 8,137,000 in January, a gain of 11,000 from December and 216,000 (2.7%) year-over-year (y/y), according to AGC’s analysis of data the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [node:read-more:link]
Chamberlin Featured on the Builders Table Podcast
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing was presented with the opportunity to be featured on The Builders’ Table Podcast. [node:read-more:link]
2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31—The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. [node:read-more:link]
UT&F Carries New Dewalt Cordless Wrench Kit on Sale
Dewalt’s new DCF961GP1 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless ½-In High Torque Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil Kit is on sale now at United Tool and Fastener. [node:read-more:link]
