Tag: Manufacturing

January 23, 2023

U.S. contractors have a lot on their minds as they look to the year ahead. Snarled supply chains and rising inflation could bring higher costs and lower profits in 2023. Workforce shortages, which make projects take longer and cost more, […]

November 16, 2022

Managers and supervisors in the construction and manufacturing industries need to protect their employees from various work-related hazards, including the presence of silica dust. These particles can spread through the air when drilling, cutting, grinding, or sanding certain types of […]

October 11, 2022

Backlog in heavy industrial increased sizably in September, spurred by a 21.5% year-over-year increase in manufacturing-related construction spending. The booking of new projects, plus an even more optimistic outlook on profits and hiring, defies predictions of a recession taking the […]

July 12, 2022

Though the slight increase wasn’t dramatic, Dodge chief economist Richard Branch said it’s another data point that shows a sign of strength in the construction industry. A total of 27 projects with a value of $100 million or more entered […]

July 11, 2022

In the building industry, convergence is a blurring of lines between technology, process and sectors such as architecture, manufacturing and entertainment. The goal? Finding better ways to design, build and make space. “Architects and builders are looking to manufacturing to […]

April 13, 2022

Daechang Seat Co. is planning to construct a new metal automotive seat frames manufacturing plant on a 22-acre site at the Phenix Industrial Park in Phenix City. The project scope includes construction of a 200,000-sq-ft building; installation of stamping presses […]

April 12, 2022

The construction industry has experienced severe changes in recent decades. Historically, it counted on abundant labor and a false notion that natural resources were infinite, but nowadays the sector has struggled to find innovations that will allow it to become […]

May 3, 2021

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company leverages offsite manufacturing and lightweight steel construction to help developers and general contractors create multifamily and hospitality projects more quickly and with less expense, according to the firm. All of its components are made from […]

January 26, 2021

Manufacturing and labor groups including the AFL-CIO applauded the order, which tightens policies already in place. “The Trump administration used the right words but never put in place policies to affect meaningful change,” Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, said […]

April 22, 2020

While digital twins have been used for years in manufacturing and aviation, adoption is slowly making its way to construction. These virtual models collect real-world information about a structure via sensors, drones and other wireless technology. The “twin” continuously learns […]

March 6, 2020

Amid coronavirus fears, global manufacturing and service sectors experienced the steepest fall since 2009, according to the February edition of IHS Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, released in early March. China’s economy has seen the largest fall, with South Korea, […]

July 26, 2019

The steel and aluminum tariffs imposed in 2018 had a significant effect on Caterpillar, with Bonfield last year citing material costs up 2% due to higher steel prices, but the effects appear to be stabilizing now. “It’s now been a […]

January 21, 2019

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. This infographic looks at U.S. large project starts for bridges and manufacturing and distribution plants. At the […]