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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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Determination on Display at GlassBuild 2021

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

GlassBuild America is back after COVID forced the event’s shelving in 2020. Glass and glazing companies are displaying their new products—and determination—at the Georgia World Congress Center in the heart of downtown Atlanta. It is clear that the pandemic has … Continue reading →

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Biden to Mandate COVID Vaccines for Federal Employees and Contractors

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on his plan to stop the delta variant and boost COVID-19 vaccinations among federal employees, according to the White House. Major news outlets have reported that Biden is set to sign an … Continue reading →

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In COVID-19’s Aftermath, U.S. Glass Shops Err on the Side of Caution

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Chris Collier

On May 13, exactly 14 months or 426 days after the U.S. declared a national emergency due to COVID-19, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances. Following … Continue reading →

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Why Some Technologies Could Leave You and Your Employees Feeling Exhausted

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Drew Vass

If amid COVID-19 your company has found ways to continue operating through video conferencing, but at the end of the day you find yourself feeling a little extra tired, there’s a good explanation for this. Unfortunately, there’s also nothing you … Continue reading →

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