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Site Selectors Guild Announces New Board Chairman and Board Members

Site Selectors Guild Announces New Board Chairman and Board Members

The world’s largest group of senior location advisors announced the election of Mark Williams as chairman of the board at the SSG annual meeting.

AWEA, NEMA, SEIA, WIRES Urge Streamlining of Electrical Infrastructure

AWEA, NEMA, SEIA, WIRES Urge Streamlining of Electrical Infrastructure

Coalition of groups representing broad spectrum of mfg, construction, energy & environmental workers wants Congress to include provisions.

PLASTICS Releases Plastic Bottles Report

PLASTICS Releases Plastic Bottles Report

Report, Plastic Bottles Today: Innovating to Reach Today’s Consumer, shows demand for plastic bottles continues to grow in U.S.

AISC Issues New Certification Program Requirements

AISC Issues New Certification Program Requirements

Requirements for the Certified Building Fabricator Program are the new governing criteria for the program.

March 2017 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

March 2017 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Economic activity in mfg sector expanded in March & overall economy grew for 94th consecutive month say nation's supply executives.

ACEE: EmPOWER Maryland Will Create 68,000 New Jobs & Maryland Boost GDP

ACEE: EmPOWER Maryland Will Create 68,000 New Jobs & Maryland Boost GDP

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy study says MD could gain 68,000+ jobs, $3.75B in GDP from energy-efficiencey program.

AISI Publishes Three New Cold-Formed Steel Framing Research Reports

AISI Publishes Three New Cold-Formed Steel Framing Research Reports

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports available free.

January 2017 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

January 2017 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Economic activity in mfg expanded in Jan. & overall economy grew for 92nd consecutive month, according to Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

Near-Record Growth Propels Wind Power to 1st Place U.S. Largest Renewable Resource

Near-Record Growth Propels Wind Power to 1st Place U.S. Largest Renewable Resource

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) report: U.S. wind power has 2nd-strongest quarter ever for newly installed energy-generating capacity.

Talent Trends Report: Increased Use of Robotics Expected in 2017

Talent Trends Report: Increased Use of Robotics Expected in 2017

Growing concern about talent scarcity may be driving the increased use of automation and contingent workers, according to those surveyed.