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Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.5% in September

Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.5% in September

Washington, DC, November 4, 2024-New orders for manufactured goods in September, down four of the last five months, decreased $2.8 billion or 0.5% to $584.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.8% August decrease.

Construction Unemployment Rate Inched Down to 3.7% in September

Construction Unemployment Rate Inched Down to 3.7% in September

Washington, DC, November 4, 2024—The national September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.7%, down 0.1% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

Construction Spending Rose 0.1% in September

Construction Spending Rose 0.1% in September

Washington, DC, November 1, 2024—Construction spending during September 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.8 billion, 0.1% above the revised August estimate of $2,146.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NTCA Names 2024 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners

NTCA Names 2024 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners

Jackson, MS, October 31, 2024 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, honoring two exceptional tile professionals for their dedication, craftsmanship, and industry leadership.

Employment Rose by 12,000 in October

Employment Rose by 12,000 in October

Washington, DC, November 1, 2024-Total nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.