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The Construction industry lost 9,000 jobs from May to June, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America will offer a course on building information modeling Oct. 18 in Baltimore.

Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America are feeling optimistic about short-term growth this year.

Two Ontario hospitals are getting major upgrades that will make them some of the greenest such facilities in the province.

Green building standards and the additional requirements necessary to attain accreditation are here to stay.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers is seeking comment on revisions to its fan design standards.

Sales of new single-family homes declined 2.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted 319,000 units in May, the U.S. Commerce Department said.

The bulletin lists common in-car distractions, such as radios and global positioning systems, and how contractors can use them safely.

Officials with Trane will speak at 2 p.m. today at a Building Owners and Managers Association conference in Maryland about "smart" systems. 

The TradesHub website includes hundreds of blogs and articles aimed at helping workers become more proficient at their jobs.