AGC: May construction unemployment reaches five-year low

Source: Associated General Contractors of America, Arlington, Va.

Construction employment increased by 7,000 last month, helping to push the industry’s unemployment rate down to the lowest May level in five years, according to an AGC analysis of new government data. Association officials said the relatively positive jobs report for the sector underscores the need to address potential shortages of skilled workers.

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Beta users test streamlined LEED v4 certification process

Sources: U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.; CP staff

USGBC cites nearly 100 building projects across the globe where project principals are using guidelines of LEED v4, the next version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building program.

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