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Construction Spending Holds Steady, Worker Shortage Continues

Construction Spending Holds Steady, Worker Shortage Continues

Arlington, VA, September 2, 2016—Construction spending remained steady in July compared to June but is up by 5.6% for the first seven months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of Ame

Phil Harmon Named President of Universal Fibers

Phil Harmon Named President of Universal Fibers

Bristol, VA, September 1, 2016—Universal Fiber Systems—which consists of two operating units, Universal Fibers and Premiere Fibers—has announced the appointment of Phil Harmon as president of Universal Fibers.

NeoCon East Announces Keynote Speakers

NeoCon East Announces Keynote Speakers

Philadelphia, PA, September 1, 2016—Architect and Architizer co-founder, Marc Kushner and industrial designer Ayse Birsel will keynote this year’s NeoCon East, November 9 to 10.

Productivity Fell 0.6% in Q2

Productivity Fell 0.6% in Q2

Washington, DC, September 1, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 0.6% annual rate during the second quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 1.1% and hours worked increased 1.7%.