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Dec. 16, 2014: ABC Predicts Continued Construction Industry Growth in 2015

Rise in Backlog, Construction Employment, and Nonresidential Spending Expected

December 16, 2014

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a steady and ongoing economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2015. ABC said the reasonably brisk industry recovery in 2014 should continue in 2015.

July 9, 2014: Skilled Trades Temporary Staffing Company Recapitalizes

Capital Resources Will Enable Construction Labor Contractors to Grow

July 9, 2014

Silver Oak Services Partners announced that it has led the recapitalization of Construction Labor Contractors (CLC), in partnership with the company’s founder and management. CLC is a leading provider of skilled trades temporary staffing for the commercial construction market.

June 7, 2013: Nonresidential Construction Index Hits Record High

Two Point Improvement in the Second Quarter

June 7, 2013

FMI has announced the release of its 2013 second quarter Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) report. The NRCI score of 60.1 is a two point improvement over the first quarter and is the highest score for the index since its inception in the first quarter of 2009.

Study Reveals Top 10 States for HVAC Employment

Cherie Preville

March 4, 2013

HVACR contractors looking for plentiful job opportunities, high salaries, available training, and an abundance of service calls should head for the Golden Coast or the Buckeye State, according to a list of top states to work in HVACR, compiled by Emerson Climate Technologies, a business segment of Emerson.

HVAC Owners Address Workplace Violence

Kimberly Schwartz

February 11, 2013

When you think of workplace violence, do you think it’s something that only happens at other people’s companies? That’s a common reaction, but smart contractors know there are many levels of violence that can occur in the workplace, and they take precautions to ensure their employees are safe, whether in the office or in the field.

Energy Star for New Homes Flourishes

Kimberly Schwartz

February 11, 2013

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the rollout of version 3 of its Energy Star for New Homes program, and more HVAC contractors became involved in this process to certify efficient homes.

Uncertainty Looms for Contractors in 2013

Government Regulation, Economy Remain Top Concerns

Herb Woerpel

December 10, 2012

The election has come and gone. And while HVACR contractors held on to hope that November’s ballots would provide a bit of clarity, looming legislative gridlock and unstable economic conditions continue to provide a much murkier forecast.

Manufacturers Predict Improving Economy

December 3, 2012

According to a recent AHR Expo survey sent to more than 1,000 HVACR manufacturers worldwide, 70 percent of the respondents expect the economy to be better in 2013 than in 2012. In fact, 15 percent of the manufacturers expect a “much better year.”

Residential Construction Up in September

November 12, 2012

For HVACR contractors who are involved in the residential construction market, there may be good news on the way. The latest numbers from this sector show that construction activity is picking up.

Healthcare Market Challenges Contractors

John Conrad

October 29, 2012

There are a lot of unknowns affecting the healthcare industry, including the economy, pending legislation, and insurance reforms. Yet the sector still provides opportunities for contractors who are willing to change their approach to assist facility managers and align their work with healthcare administrators’ business goals.