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PCL Construction 2024 Construction Sector Outlook

Economic Indicators

Construction Outlook 2024: Infrastructure Funding Fuels Demand for Large-Scale Projects

PCL Construction offers insights into market trends for the upcoming year

Bryan Gottlieb

December 14, 2023

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PCL Construction's president, Deron Brown, forecasts key trends shaping U.S. construction in 2024.

Awards News

S-5! Receives 2023 MBMA Industry Advocate Award

Metal Building Manufacturers Association Awards Gold-Level Honor

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 14, 2023

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S-5! received the 2023 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstanding support of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association.

Hiring News

Omnia Exterior Solutions Appoints Nina Lucas as Chief People Officer

Lucas brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership to CCMP portfolio company

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 13, 2023

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Omnia Exterior Solutions, a CCMP Growth Advisors portfolio company, appointed Nina Lucas as Chief People Officer to enhance leadership.

Canada: Legislative News

New Federal ‘Prompt Payment’ Legislation Aims to Get Construction Workers Paid Faster

Canadian government official announces new legislation took effect Dec. 9; addresses construction worker complaints of slow remittance

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 13, 2023

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Canada's Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced new federal legislation that took effect Dec. 9 and aims to address construction industry workers' concerns about slow remittances.

Private Equity

Broadwing Capital Announces Growth Partnership with Florida-Based Campany Roof Maintenance

Campany provides roofing services for condominium and homeowner associations and commercial properties

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 13, 2023

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Broadwing Capital is supporting the West Palm Beach roofing contractor as part of its focus on family- and founder-owned businesses.

Economic Indicators

November Jobs Report Shows Economy Still Humming; Unemployment at 3.7%

Country added 199,000 jobs in November; inflation continues to abate

Bryan Gottlieb

December 11, 2023

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

Dallas College received a $1 million grant to help support upskills training in areas including roofing.

Workforce Development

Dallas College Receives $1M Job Training Grant from Texas Workforce Commission

Grant is in partnership with Mint Dentistry, KPost Company, KPost Roofing, On-Target Supplies and Logistics, and The Richards Group

Bryan Gottlieb

December 11, 2023

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Dallas College received more than $1 million in grant money for workforce training, benefiting 600+ workers in diverse fields, including roofing.

ToolWatch acquires busybusy time-management platform.

Technology/Acquisition News

ToolWatch Acquires Time-Tracking Company busybusy, Expands Offerings

Move combines construction management platform with busybusy's time-tracking solution

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 8, 2023

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ToolWatch acquires busybusy, enhancing construction operations solutions; aims to be go-to platform for industry insights.

Phillips Home Improvements Earns Spot on National HIP 200 List

Awards News

Texas’ Phillips Home Improvements Ranks Among Top U.S. Home Improvement Companies

Company earns spot on Qualified Remodeler’s ‘National HIP 200’ List

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 8, 2023

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Phillips Home Improvements ranked 185th on Qualified Remodeler’s National HIP 200 List for 2023, recognizing top home improvement contractors based on significant year-over-year growth and revenue.