Tag Archives: supply chain
Contractors Bullish on 2023 Public-Sector Prospects

Contractors continue to struggle with supply chain and hiring constraints, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The organization recently released its 2023 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook study, which indicates that while problems persist, contractors are optimistic about … Continue reading
IMPACT Conference Addresses Healthcare, Industry Challenges

The 2023 North American Iron Workers/Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) Conference kicked off on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The event brings together contractors, ironworkers and owners from North America to address various … Continue reading
The Effect of Inflation on the Glass and Glazing Industry

The term “inflation” is now synonymous with 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy prices and supply chain issues, among other woes, inflation has steadily increased over the past two years. This has forced the U.S. Federal Reserve to … Continue reading
Economic Headwinds Force Construction Bid Prices to Increase in October
A tight labor market and supply-chain issues contributed to higher construction contractor bid prices in October, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). As a result, AGC officials have urged federal officials to remove remaining tariffs on key construction … Continue reading
NSG Group Reports Strong Profits Even as Global Energy and Material Costs Increase
NSG Group, the parent company to Pilkington, announced strong Q2 performances in its architectural and technical glass sectors, which helped offset higher energy and material costs. The group recorded a Q2 revenue of $2.6 billion. Within that, the architectural segment … Continue reading