Construction Employment Remains Nearly Flat in April, but Rises 1.1 Percent from a Year Ago
Unemployment rate falls to 14.5 percent, a four-year low, according to Associated General Contractors of America Association.
Industry News
New Study Shows US Solar Energy Could Employ Hundreds of Thousands of Americans by 2020
Univ. of Tennessee Baker Center study shows solar energy following similar growth path to mainstream usage as traditional energy sources, supported by...
CoreNet Global Unveils Corporate Real Estate 2020 Transformational Research Revelations
Research delved into eight industry domains, including Enterprise Leadership, Location Strategy and the Role of Place, Portfolio Optimization and Asse...
The World Steel Associaton (worldsteel) Short Range Outlook
Apparent steel use in the US is forecast to grow by a healthy 5.7% in 2012. In 2013, the steel use in the US is expected to grow by 5.6% to 99.5 Mt, b...
1Q Wind Power Results: Production Tax Credit Proves Effective at Driving Installations as Expiration Looms
Project development hotspots during the first quarter: California, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Pennsylvania.
Optimism Regarding U.S. Economy Continues to Rise Among U.S. Industrial Company Manufacturers--PwC Barometer
Positive own-company revenue expectations increase; over 90% of PwC respondents forecasting positive growth in 2012. More plan to hire and majority f...
Manufacturing Institute and Partners Increase Credentialed Workforce
Industry-based certifications aim to close skills gap, increase access to employment, and develop future workforce.
April 2012 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 33rd consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 35th consecutive ...
Gross Domestic Product: First Quarter 2012 (advance estimate)
Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual ...
Durable-Goods Manufacturing Led Growth in 2011
Durable-goods manufacturing, professional, scientific, and technical services, and information services were the leading contributors to U.S. economic...