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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. We know it’s a hectic time for many of our customers. Send a Drone.

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Pandemic Prompts Strong Demand for Housing, Undermines Demand for Other Nonresidential Projects, says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Williams-Sonoma Will Create 2,400 Jobs In Arizona

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The home furnishings retailer plans to open a new 1.25-million-square-foot million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center in The Cubes at Glendale.

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Amazon To Open Fourth Maryland Fulfillment Center

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The online retailer currently employs more than 5,000 associates at its sortation and fulfillment centers in Baltimore and fulfillment center in North East, MD. Amazon’s decision to open a fourth facility in our state is tremendous news for this local community and for Maryland as a whole,” said Governor Larry Hogan. Amazon.com, Inc.

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Green Bay, WI Welcomes Growth From West Corporation

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The company has been a large employer in Appleton for more than 25 years and also operates locations in Middleton and Wausau. The company plans to provide up to 240 careers at its new location in the Village of Ashwaubenon near Green Bay. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Harbor Freight Tools’ South Carolina Expansion To Create 500 Jobs

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Harbor Freight currently employs 650 people at its Dillon facility in positions ranging from managers to warehouse stockers; and, with this new expansion, the company will hire 500 more from Dillon County and the surrounding region. Work on the new project is expected to break ground by the end of 2017, with completion expected in early 2019.

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Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee

Business Facilities

By the end of the year, the furniture company will create 200 new jobs at its new furniture warehouse and retail outlet in Wilson County, TN. Read: Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.