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Superior Industries adds project sales director
The Minnesota-based aggregates processing and recycling technology provider has named Kristin Sweeney as turnkey plant director of sales in its Construction Management division.
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Construction sector retains employment momentum
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AGC reports slight winter chill in activity
Severe weather hampered infrastructure work in January, says the Associated General Contractors of America, but single-family homebuilding has endured.
Ferrous scrap faces another drop in value
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Construction firms have mixed outlook for 2024
Although expectations for demand remain mostly positive, the results of an Associated General Contractors of America survey show contractors are less upbeat amid new challenges.
Associated General Contractors of America CEO to retire
After 27 years of leading the association, Stephen E. Sandherr will leave his post March 31, 2024.
Broad-based construction spending up
While spending on construction is up, finding qualified workers continues to challenge firms.
Construction sector contributes to August jobs boost
Healthy construction industry created nearly 12 percent of net new jobs this August, according to government data.
