WASHINGTON (May 5, 2023) — The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment expanded by 205,000 jobs, an increase of 2.7%.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 3, 2023) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Deltek.

The live, online event, “Get Paid Faster With Cash Flow Management,” will take place May 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. CDT and will highlight different billing methods and best practices for collecting receivables to ensure timely payments.

HAMILTON, N.J. (April 20, 2023) — Total construction starts increased 19% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential starts rose 33%, nonbuilding starts increased 17%, and residential starts moved 5% higher.

ANAHEIM, Calif —  Hino Trucks has signed a distribution agreement with Hexagon Purus to exclusively distribute a complete battery electric tractor. This tractor will utilize Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules and the vehicle-level software and is developed to operate on Hino’s XL 4x2 tractor cab chassis.