WASHINGTON (Dec. 2, 2024) — National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Dec. 1, 2024) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announced the promotion of David Fanella, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, F.SEI, to the position of vice president of engineering. In this role, Fanella is responsible for overseeing all technical activities performed by the CRSI engineering team.