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Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (real GDP) increased 3.5% at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018, following a 4.2% gain in Q2, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Friday.
Reshaping the Construction Industry
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One of the key players in representing the construction industry in Texas is calling it a career this year and a big celebration is planned next month.
October 26, 2018
Marek stated that making the e-verify system mandatory would likely drive a large number of existing construction workers out of the industry because many of them are not working legally or are working with falsified documents.
October 25, 2018
Building enclosures are complicated; in fact, the majority of litigation in construction is related to water intrusion through building enclosures. Read about some of the recurring issues associated with building enclosures that you might not have considered.
October 24, 2018
In their latest episode, Director Gregory Kallenberg, Executive Producer Loren Steffy and their film crew explore the challenges of entering the United States legally. After pointing out that US immigration law is only surpassed in complexity by tax law, the team works to make crystal clear the hurdles faced by workers and others doing their best to enter following the rules.
October 23, 2018
Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose in 45 states and the District of Columbia year-over-year (y/y) from September 2017 to September 2018, declined in three states and held steady in Maryland and Missouri, an AGC analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today showed.
October 22, 2018
As a commercial painting and drywall company, we are consistently striving to learn new things and to develop a sustainable process for investing in our future workforce. Having been in business since 1984, our company has evolved, grown and seen many changes and substantial improvements in the construction industry including the relentless drive towards safety and technology.
October 19, 2018
Kiley’s new blog series “History and Heroes” begins with Tellepsen: Houston’s oldest, locally owned, commercial general contractor. Opened in 1909 by Tom Tellepsen, the company is now led by Tadd Tellepsen and his brothers, Tellef, Trent and Trevor, great-grandsons of the founder.
October 18, 2018
For us athletes, gold is the standard we strive for. Whether it’s a gold medal, gold watch, or gold plated, it is the mark of excellence. Recently, Gary McGuire, owner of Gary McGuire Construction & Development appeared on my DSA $1,000,000 Blueprint podcast to discuss employment recruiting strategies and his efforts to employ young African Americans in his construction company.
October 17, 2018
The producer price index (PPI) for final demand in September, not seasonally adjusted, increased 0.3% from August and 2.6% year-over-year (y/y) from September 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday.
October 16, 2018
