Texas Construction Employment News
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in March remained below March 2020 levels in 35 states despite a sizzling homebuilding market and a strong recovery from severe winter weather, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that a host of…
Shining the Spotlight on the National Association of Black Women in Construction
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The National Association of Black Women in Construction, Inc. (NABWIC) is a Florida-based, non-profit organization with chapters around the nation, formed in 1991 to address the unique challenges of Black women in the construction industry. Founded by Mrs. Ann McNeill, its mission is to champion and empower Black women in…
The Regional Black Contractors Association’s Message to Houston Black-Owned Businesses: “We Are Here!”
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8 Tips To Launch a Rewarding Career in the Construction Industry
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you love solving complex problems? Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Do you enjoy the satisfaction of seeing something you’ve built? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider a career in construction. Many young…
Construction Employment In February Trails Pre-Pandemic Level In 44 States As Soaring Costs, Supply-chain Problems Jeopardize Future Jobs
Texas, Louisiana Have Worst Job Losses Since Pandemic Struck, While Utah, Idaho Gain the Most; Association Issue Inflation Alert and Urges Immediate Relief on Tariffs, Examination of Supply Barriers By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in February remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but six states, according to an analysis by the Associated General…
City of Houston News: Mayor Turner Appoints Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board
By Subcontractors USA News Provider With unanimous support from City Council on March 24, Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) Advisory Board – Rogelio Pombrol, Alicia Jimerson, Edgartt Melton, Craig Williams, Grace Rodriguez, Brandi Harleaux, Suzan Deison, Adriana Gonzalez, Nicholas Morgan, Thom Ronk, Alan Bergeron, Raoul Keddy, Marlon Mitchell, Laura Jaramillo,…
3 Ways To Avoid Getting Caught up in Permitting Woes When Repairing Single-Family Homes After a Storm
By Helen Callier Devastating storms such as hurricanes, tornados, floods from thunderstorms, and the recent Texas freeze create a bonanza of work for contractors. From blown off roofs to busted pipes to fallen sheetrock, contractors rush in to assist homeowners in repairing damaged homes. Challenges often crop up during construction, and some contractors scratch their…
CDM7 Stands on Its Core Values, Committed To Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule for Client Success
Over 60 Years of Combined Experience as Your Construction, Development, and Management Company CDM7 is a familiar name and strong contender in the construction field. This construction, development, and management organization, remains committed to safety, quality, cost, and schedule to successfully serve clients. Construction is this company’s core function and founding business practice, with their…
Construction Spending Rises In January As Private Nonresidential Sector Stages Rare Gain, But Rising Materials Costs Make Further Losses Likely
Private Nonresidential Market Shrinks 10 Percent Since January 2020 with Declines in All 11 Segments; Growing Cancellations, Proposed Labor Law Change Threaten to Harm Employers and Workers Alike By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction spending rallied in January as private nonresidential construction increased for the first time in seven months, according to an analysis of…
Soaring Prices And Delivery Delays For Lumber, Steel And Other Inputs Squeeze Finances For Construction Firms Already Burdened By Pandemic
Association Officials Call for Removing Tariffs on Key Materials to Provide Immediate Relief for Hard-Hit Contractors and Exploring Ways to Expand Long-Term Capacity for Steel, Lumber and Other Materials By Subcontractors USA News Provider Price increases—some to record-setting levels—and long delivery delays are causing hardships for construction firms that are also experiencing challenges in completing…
When Will Workers Get a Break?
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor Now that the impeachment trial of the 45th President is over, perhaps our legislators can turn their attention to working people, or more accurately, those who used to work and are not now working. There were 18 million unemployment insurance claims now than a year ago, and nearly 10…
Winter Freeze: 5 Tips on When a Residential Repair Permit Is Required in Texas
By Helen Callier As I wrote this article during the week of a surprise freeze, millions of my fellow Texans were without power and were attempting to stay warm huddled inside their homes. Others sought shelter at warming centers to weather the freezing temperatures and to protect their family. Though many parts of Texas are…
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