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Construction Industry Bounces Back in 2013

Constructonomics

With the first quarter of 2013 already behind us the construction industry finally appears to be on a path of recovery and growth now that the recession appears to have ended. The industry has continued to add jobs each month throughout the first quarter of the year and construction spending during the first two months of 2013 is 6.6

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Construction Employment and Spending Levels Hit Three-Year High

Construction Business Owner

(February 1, 2013) - Revised government data issued today show the construction industry is contributing substantially to economic and employment growth, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Varco Pruden Honored as Area’s Healthiest Employer

Construction Business Owner

April 25, 2013) – Memphis-based Varco Pruden Buildings, one of the nation’s largest providers of commercial and industrial building solutions and a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc., was named one of the Mid-South’s Healthiest Employers by the city’s weekly business publication.' MEMPHIS, TENN.

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Social Media For Construction – 2013 Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of social media in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. In 2013, Twitter replaced Facebook in the number 2 spot. Notably, blogging jumped from 5th place in 2012 (14%) to 3rd place (29.8%) in 2013. 2012: 52.6.%

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Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce. Miller Electric has grown a great team with more than 1,000 electricians in the field.

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Construction Employment Gains Remain Spotty in July as More States Show Year-Over-Year Pickup but Most States Post Decreases from June

Construction Business Owner

(August 19, 2013) - Construction employment continued its spotty improvement in July, as more states posted year-over-year gains but most states posted decreases compared with June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

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NEW WEBINAR: Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce. Miller Electric has grown a great team with more than 1,000 electricians in the field.

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