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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
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Tagged 2023 North American Iron Workers/Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) Conference, big projects, Construction workers, contractors, demand, disruptions, economy, fewer goods, fewer workers, glaziers, global gross domestic product, healthcare, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, inflation, Invesco, Ironworkers, Ironworkers Local Union No. 63, Ironworkers Riggers Local 136, Kristina Hooper, labor laws, large products, mechanized equipment, North America, Pat Di Filippo, Paul Wende, raw material supplies, supply chain, Turner Construction Co., wages, wellness centers
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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
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Tagged energy, Federal Reserve, fenestration, glass, glazing, inflation, supply chain
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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
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Tagged architectural glass, energy, finance, glass, inflation, NSG Group, solar glass, supply chain
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