Articles Tagged with ''Bureau of Labor Statistics''

The U.S. economy added 199,900 jobs in November, defying downturn predictions; unemployment is at 3.7% as wage growth accelerates. 

Contractors have collectively added jobs in 15 of the past 16 months, with contractors expressing confidence in staffing levels increasing through the rest of 2023.

Although costs are down, prices for brick and structural clay tile as well as adhesives and sealants are up more than 9% over the past 12 months.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows deaths due to falls increased throughout the roofing and construction industry.

A roofing worker reportedly fell to his death while working on a North Carolina high school building on April 26.

ABC's report demonstrates that applying world-class processes dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work.

Employment and retail sales reports indicate that the economy is not slowing nearly as quickly as predicted, according to ABC analysts.

Tammy Clark of Tammy K. Clark Companies shares how contractors can avoid accidents and costly citations related to ladder safety.

Roofing remains one of the top three deadliest occupations in the United States, and two recent deaths emphasize the need for safety on the jobsite.

The report indicates contractors remain in expansion mode despite rising costs and fears of a recession, says ABC analysts.