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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. ENR reported this month that the July unemployment rate in the construction industry fell to 3.4 Keep an eye on this story, as it will likely affect our industry for a while. So take a moment and see what stories you should act on now and keep on your radar.

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How to Improve Your Marketing Skills in the Construction Industry

Construction Marketing

So how can you improve your marketing skills in the construction industry? Promote your company via guest blogs (with follow backlinks), or webcast panelists. Certifications are important in the construction industry, helping you stand out from the crowd, and achieve career success.

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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. Do you employ blogging? Read our blog on Houzz here. Blogging has increased since 2012, where only 39% of respondents indicated that they blog.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction jobs, spending show little 1- or.

PSMJ Resources

Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment increased by 80,000 (0.1%) in October and 1.5 Seasonally adjusted construction employment fell by 20,000 (0.4%) to 5,525,000, and up only 13,000 (0.2%) from a year ago. (BLS BLS does not report seasonally adjusted rates by industry.) for all private industry. over 12 months.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

PSMJ Resources

MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. And what appears to be the early signs of recovery for commercial building may well end up being deferred by rising investor concern about employment growth and the near term prospects for the U.S. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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Green Bay, WI Welcomes Growth From West Corporation

Business Facilities

The company has been a large employer in Appleton for more than 25 years and also operates locations in Middleton and Wausau. West serves clients in a variety of industries including telecommunications, retail, financial services, public safety, technology and healthcare. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

PSMJ Resources

Architecture firms in the Northeast, Midwest, and South all reported increases, along with firms specializing in residential, commercial/industrial, and institutional projects. Retail spending (even with some moderation in growth toward the end of the year) increased 7.7% Commercial/Industrial is up 54.1 West is down 45.1