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Increasing Costs and Supply Chain Challenges Continue to Impact Glass Companies

Prices of glass and materials continue to rise and affect the glass and glazing industry. PRL Glass Systems, based in City of Industry, Calif., recently announced it has undergone a cost increase from its glass vendors effective March 7, 2022, … Continue reading

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Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chain Landscape

With supply chain challenges not looking to end anytime soon, particularly as worker shortages continue, experts gathered online recently with some tips on how companies can find long-term solutions. However, labor isn’t the only issue. Robert Handfield, professor of supply … Continue reading

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One-Third of Metro Areas Lose Construction Jobs Between August 2020 and 2021

Nearly one-third of U.S. metro areas lost construction jobs between August 2020 and August 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials noted that the job losses are occurring as … Continue reading

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New Infrastructure Plan Includes $200 Billion Federal Investment

The administration released its American Infrastructure Initiative today, a list of legislative goals to rebuild U.S. infrastructure. The goals include stimulating at least $1.5 trillion in new infrastructure investments from state and local tax dollars and private investors, by investing … Continue reading

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