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August Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 39 States As COVID, Supply Problems Hold Back Recovery

Posted on September 17, 2021 by News Editor

Construction employment in August remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. “Construction employment slipped or stagnated from … Continue reading →

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Ron Biberdorf Joins dormakaba as Vice President, Interior Glass Systems North America

Posted on September 17, 2021 by News Editor

Dormakaba announced Ron Biberdorf joined its Access Solutions Americas segment as vice president, interior glass systems North America. He will lead these product lines in North and South America. Biberdorf joined the company on August 9 and will be based … Continue reading →

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The 2021 ICC Annual Conference and Hearings Begin this Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2021 by News Editor

The International Code Council (ICC) is set to host its Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh from September 19 – 26. The event will gather professionals from across the building safety … Continue reading →

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August PPI Numbers Remain Positive Overall for Glass Industry

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

The seasonally unadjusted prices for materials used in glass and glazing manufacturing were positive in August and in year-over-year price changes, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In August, the … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Jill Renee Foxworth, Dependable Glass Works Inc.

Posted on September 16, 2021 by News Editor

Jill Renee Foxworth, age 58, of Covington, passed away late Sunday evening, September 12, 2021. She was born at St. Tammany Hospital in 1963 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington. Foxworth was a well-respected businesswoman both … Continue reading →

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