In a state whose construction market was pretty devastating, a 6% increase is very pleasant news, especially since according to Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc, “jobs have been increasing in [Arizona] for the past eight months.” Lien Blog American General Contractors of America Inc. See original article at Protect Your Cash In The Improving Arizona Construction Market This morning, I posted about a Los Angeles Times article about an “rebound” in commercial building throughout Southern California. MORE >>

Marketing to the professional tradesman in the Construction, Industrial and MRO markets Home About Me Contact Market Overviews Newsletter Podcasts Services Made in America: It Still Matters! According to a recent by Harris Interactive , made in America does boost purchase appeal. Here are answers to the question: When you see an ad emphasizing “Made in America,&# are you… What are your thoughts on made in America? 10 Responses to Made in America: It Still Matters! Why did made in America products become all but extinct? Reply Doug W. MORE >>

Train4TradeSkills News Skip to content Home About Us Contact Us T4TS Bright Sparks T4TS Radio ← Stephen talks tutor assignments, plumbing work and fitting bathrooms in latest blog McLaren wins race to secure £23m plans in Aldershot → March 28, 2011 · 3:32 pm ↓ Jump to Comments UK to go green with America The UK is still focused on its low-carbon mission and a group of energy experts are trying to break America and earn new construction contracts in the States. What do you think about the UK construction industry’s plans to break into America? MORE >>

Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about.&# :: aribra :: sustainable, development Home about services contributors contact 15 February 2010 ~ 4 Comments [TED] James Howard Kunstler: The Tragedy of Suburbia Air Quality Design Placemaking Tweet Share Email Sharebar Tweet Share Email “In James Howard Kunstler’s view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. This content is published by the permission of its author. Gotta love Kunstler. Gotta love Kunstler. MORE >>

The Building Trades Wildcat in Alberta 2010 September 4 by 330Bell The Building Trades Wildcat in Alberta Background: Alberta labour laws are not only some of the most repressive in Canada, they may be some of the most repressive in North America. C.W.O.C. IWW Construction Workers Organizing Committee (IWW) News Who We Are Donate Meetings Reading Contacts e-mail Wobble the job! For decades the labour movement tried to change the laws in Alberta, demanding the right for all workers to strike between contracts, to collectively bargain, and anti-scab legislation. This review never came. MORE >>