The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number of hires increased to 5.6 million in October (+232,000), and the hires rate was 3.8 percent.
HTS New England (Peabody, Massachusetts) announced an agreement with Distech Controls Inc. (Brossard, Quebec, Canada) to expand its portfolio to include building automation for HVAC systems.
The International Code Council (ICC) named Helga Alexander program manager of calibration laboratory accreditation for the International Accreditation Service (IAS). the construction industry.
International Environmental Corp. (Oklahoma City) announced an average price increase of 4 percent for all products, parts, and special programs effective Feb. 1, 2018.
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the American economy added 228,000 jobs in November, 10 percent of which were added in the construction industry.