February 2025

Prices for construction materials rose 1.4% in January, according to recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Non-residential prices rose 0.9% in the same time period.On a yearly basis, construction input prices increased 1.3%, with

Data shows that AI continues to grow in usage amongst construction firms — a surprise given the construction industry’s historically slow response to adopting new technologies. Amidst the pressure to adopt, smaller players don’t need to panic: AI adoption

Freyr Battery has canceled plans to construct a $2.6-billion battery manufacturing facility in Coweta County, Ga., as the company shifts its focus to solar production in Texas. Freyr announced its plans in November 2022 to construct the Giga America project

French construction materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain has finalized a $1.025-billion cash deal to purchase Dubai-based construction chemicals company Fosroc. The acquisition, announced last year, follows 33 other purchases by Saint-Gobain to advance its presence in the chemicals sector.According to a

Josam®, a Watts® brand, provides domestic drainage solutions that comply with the strict requirements of federally funded projects. With a portfolio of made-in-America products, Josam helps ensure contractors, engineers, and specifiers have access to high-quality drainage solutions that meet

To stop and redirect wastewater flow into the bypass system, Airy's used large bypass pipe plugs manufactured by Cherne Industries and obtained from local distributor Lee Jensen Sales’ in nearby Mokena, with whom Airy’s has enjoyed a 30-year relationship."The

DE PERE, WI — Tweet Garot, a leading mechanical contracting firm, has announced the promotion of Hope Voigt to President and Chief Operating Officer. Voigt, who has served as COO since 2016, brings 15 years of dedicated service and

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) will host its 2025 Legislative Conference on May 20-21 at the YOTEL Washington DC. This annual event provides plumbing and HVAC contractors with the opportunity to connect directly with federal lawmakers and advocate for

ORLANDO, FL — ASHRAE recognized the remarkable contributions of its members to the Society and the built environment at the 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando. A list of the awards and recipients are below. Fellow ASHRAE Fellow ASHRAE is a membership grade that

VIENNA, VA — The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has announced the historic appointment of Nancy Simoneau, President of Groupe Simoneau, as the first woman and the first international member to serve as Board Chair in the organization's 137-year