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Construction Jobs Increase by 33,000 in April 2019 and 256,000 Over 12 Months

Construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in April 2019 and by 256,000 or 3.5 percent, over the previous 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction fell to a record low for April, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Prosoco Acquires Construction Tie Products

Prosoco Inc., a Lawrence, Kan.-based manufacturer of construction chemicals, has acquired Construction Tie Products to expand its product offerings in the new construction and restoration masonry markets. Since 2005, Construction Tie Products, commonly known as CTP, has manufactured high quality masonry restoration anchors and wall ties. With staff members possessing […]

OnlineCollegePlan.com Ranks Online Construction Management Program

Construction management is a huge field because construction managers oversee the construction of everything that we see around us. This includes bridges, buildings, hospitals, schools, homes, and more! Someone in a construction management position is in charge of overseeing these projects and all of the people that are working on them. There is a lot of education that goes into preparing someone for a job like this but the most commonly held degree in this area is the bachelor’s degree.

New Cement Can Contribute to a More Sustainable World

In decorative concrete, a common question is, “Is it form before function, or function before form?” This question is more complex now — despite the answer, consumers ask if the construc­tion materials used are sustainable. Is there such a thing as a low-carbon swimming pool, a low-carbon counter­top or an environmentally friendly polished concrete floor?