Tag Archives: manufacturing
Legalization of Marijuana Creates Challenges for Construction, Manufacturing Companies
More states are legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and it seems that companies are now seeing the impacts of such legislation, including those in the construction and manufacturing industries. According to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index, the rate … Continue reading
Pullback in Manufacturing Contributes to Decrease in Total Construction Starts
The number of total construction starts fell in April following a 19% increase in March, reports Dodge Construction Network (DCN). The organization’s monthly industry indicator states that total construction starts fell by 4% in April to a seasonally adjusted rate … Continue reading
Latest Jobs Report Shows Zero Sum for Manufacturing
While releasing his budget for the fiscal year 2024, President Joe Biden announced that, under his leadership, the economy has added more than 12 million jobs, including 800,000 in manufacturing. But recent job data show that a roughly equal number … Continue reading
William Green: More Outreach Needed to Attract People of Color

Architecture, construction, glazing and manufacturing offer a great balance between art and engineering; however, people of color still represent a small percentage of professionals in the industry, says William Green. Green is a business development manager at Technoform North America. … Continue reading
Allegion Hosts Local High School Students for Manufacturing Day
Allegion Americas hosted local high school students during its first in-person Manufacturing Day since 2019. Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, Manufacturing Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers. … Continue reading