Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January

WASHINGTON, March 13—The construction industry had 231,000 job openings on the last day of January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry […]

How Much Do You Really Know About Earthquake-ready Glazing?

This week’s quiz is from Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations. Building codes are evolving beyond basic life-safety requirements to focus on how buildings—and their components, such as glazing—perform during and after seismic events. But with new research, stricter standards, and a growing emphasis on functional recovery, how well do you understand what it […]

Detect & Fix Foundation Moisture Problem Early

Imagine walking into your basement after a heavy Detroit-area rainstorm and noticing a damp wall or that unmistakable musty smell. A foundation moisture problem is often the hidden culprit behind these signs, quietly affecting your home’s health without obvious leaks. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone—many Southeast Michigan homeowners discover these issues only after […]