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Construction Employment Rose in 63% of Metro Areas YOY in October

Construction Employment Rose in 63% of Metro Areas YOY in October

Washington, DC, December 4, 2023-Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose year over year (YOY) from October 2022 in 226 (63%) of the 358 metro areas (including divisions of larger metros) for which the Bureau of Labor Statistics posts construction employment data, fell in 54 (15%), and was unchanged in 78, according to an analysis Associated General Contractors (AGC) released.

New Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 3.6% in October

New Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 3.6% in October

Washington, DC, December 4, 2023—New orders for manufactured goods in October, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $21.8 billion or 3.6% to $576.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% September increase.

Domotex to Return to the Middle East in 2024

Domotex to Return to the Middle East in 2024

Hannover, DE, December 4, 2023—Domotex is re-establishing Domotex Middle East in 2024. The first event is taking place from April 23 to 25, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).