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Questions? Contact AWCI Director of Communications and Marketing, Amelia Miedema, CAE.

2025 Annual Report

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2025 Construction Cost Outlook

Construction cost inflation continued to moderate in 2024, with North America experiencing a 1.11% increase in the fourth quarter and a 4.69% rise year-over-year.

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Trim-Tex, Inc. Acquires Plastic Components, Inc.

Trim-Tex has announced the acquisition of Plastic Components, Inc., marking its first acquisition in the company’s 56-year history.

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Construction and Extraction Occupations

Employment in construction and extraction occupations is expected to grow at a rate faster than the average for all professions between 2023 and 2033.

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National Motor Freight Classification System Updates to Improve LTL Freight

The National Motor Freight Classification system is being updated to simplify and improve the process of classifying less-than truckload (LTL) freight.

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Cold Weather and Storms Reduce Scrap Intake

Winter weather in the United States in January and February disrupted travel and significantly impacted ferrous scrap generation and transportation, which contributed to an increase in recycled steel prices.

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Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the sole approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released the findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey.

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Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025

The construction industry will need to attract approximately 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet the projected demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed by ABC.

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Data Centers, Manufacturing Drive Construction Growth

National nonresidential construction spending dropped by 0.2% in December 2024, based on an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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2024 Annual Report

Featuring a new look and modern format, the AWCI 2024 Annual Report is now available to view.

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