Construction employment stalls slightly
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (2612), table 14-10-0220-01. Statistics Canada is reporting that employment in the … Read more
Granite’s Q2 profit, revenue dip as company continues strategic shift
The Watsonville, California-based civil contractor said the infrastructure act remains a bright spot ahead as it battles labor woes and … Read more
Rhino completes test programme for industry-leading, high-performance fire door and launches to market
The UK’s leading manufacturer of engineered doors, Rhino Doors has completed all necessary fire tests on its high-performance integrity and … Read more
CHIPS Act passes House, secures $52B for semiconductor industry
Several massive manufacturing-related construction projects are depending on the act in order to move forward. This item was originally posted … Read more
How OSHA’s general duty clause applies to heat incidents
Until OSHA publishes a new heat standard, contractors should follow the agency’s guidance regarding how to prevent heat illness and … Read more
Top 10 US metros for construction starts
The value of the commercial and multifamily sectors rose in top metro areas in the first half of 2022, per … Read more
Jacobsen Construction completes one of country’s largest veteran care facilities
Dive Brief Published July 28, 2022 The 275,000-square-foot Department of Veterans Affairs facility was built by Salt Lake City-based Jacobsen … Read more
Indian CE Industry QoQ Growth Dips 14% In Q1 FY 2022-23
World Construction Today – Earnings in the Indian construction equipment sector decreased 14% quarter on quarter during the first quarter … Read more
Hitachi Strengthens Its Assortment of Wheeled Excavators
World Construction Today – With the introduction of the ZX135W-7, Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe has further increased its range of wheeled … Read more
Next-Generation AI Cement Maintenance Introduced By CemAI
World Construction Today – CemAI is pleased to announce its entry into the market for artificial intelligence solutions for the … Read more
Fed hikes interest rate again in bid to tamp down runaway inflation
The second consecutive 75-point hike follows “worse than expected” June results, with Chairman Jerome Powell stating a strong labor market still … Read more
The UAE Intends To Invest US$23 Billion On Infrastructure
World Construction Today – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to some of the world’s tallest structures and cutting-edge skylines, … Read more