For Construction Pros
Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in July to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from hiring as many workers as they need, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of new government data.

CISCA
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Construction Dive
The construction industry may be slow to change, but technology’s influence on and off the job site is unmistakable. One company fueling that trend is Berkeley, CA–based 3D Robotics (3DR), a commercial drone software developer focusing on single-layer data collection and analysis. Founded in 2009 by former Wired Editor-in-Chief Chris Anderson, the company wants to increase drone use in AEC.

Construction Equipment
According to a new analysis of federal employment data, AGC reports construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57, and stagnated in 37.

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AGC of America
Construction spending in June declined from May but increased from a year ago as public investment shrank for nearly every type of structure, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the significant declines in public-sector construction spending come at a time when much of the nation’s public infrastructure is deteriorating due to age or overuse.

NPR
The U.S. economy created an estimated 209,000 jobs in July, representing a modest slowdown from the previous month but coming in better than many economists had expected. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent.

Building Design+Construction
Personalization, style, and strength can come in a variety of forms. From ceiling-to-floor stalls to solid-surface countertops with individual basins, matching faucets, and soap dispensers, the ultimate goal is to design appealing and high-performing restroom spaces, even for high-traffic areas.

CNBC
Job creation among small businesses picked up in July, a National Federation of Independent Business report showed on August 3. Strong economic growth in the U.S. and abroad gave confidence to small business owners in the month.