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Dec 2, 2015
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US construction spending reached an eight-year high in October, suggesting the economy is performing better than consumer spending has indicated. The Commerce Department said construction spending rose 1% to the highest level it since December 2007. Construction spending has risen every month this year. It has been a bright spot for the economy as manufactures
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Oct 23, 2015
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Southern Illinois Builders Association and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program are hosting the Metro Construction Career Expo for students Nov. 2-5 to address an acute workforce shortage in the construction industry and raise awareness of career options. For the first time, a free public session is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday,
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Aug 26, 2015
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The economy has improved, and demand for new homes is on the rise, but Sacramento home builders are sounding a new alarm: They can’t find enough construction workers. In Davis, partly built houses are sitting idle for days at The Cannery subdivision because there aren’t enough workers to deliver materials. In Roseville, builder Meritage