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Construction Industry Added 8,000 Jobs in December

Construction Industry Added 8,000 Jobs in December

Washington, DC, January 13, 2025—The construction industry added just 8,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Universal Metro Acquires Commercial Flooring Services

Universal Metro Acquires Commercial Flooring Services

Huntsville, AL, January 10, 2025-Universal Metro, a contractor in the commercial flooring industry, announces a strategic partnership with Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli to acquire Commercial Flooring Services, a Starnet-member business founded by industry veteran Randy Sexton in 1995.

Ceramic Imports Declined 4.1% in First 11 Months of 2024

Ceramic Imports Declined 4.1% in First 11 Months of 2024

New York, NY, January 9, 2025-In the months January to November 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 163.7 million square meters, a decline of 4.1% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 170.7 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.