Residential specialty construction added 18,600 jobs, while nonresidential specialty contractors added 19,000 positions.

Geothermal advocates argue this decision corrects a tax inequity that dates back to Dec. 31, 2016.

Apprenticeship and training programs benefit, though CEA believes the plan needs additional federal funding.

The bill changes an important consideration for commercial geothermal heat pump projects, making them eligible if commenced by Jan. 1, 2022, rather than using a placed-in-service deadline.

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors filled 12,400 positions in January, residential specialty contractors filled another 13,900 jobs, and unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

This metric provides a standardized and consistent basis for comparing fan energy performance across fan types and sizes at a given fan duty point.

In her new position, Myers will be responsible for administrative and operations functions while managing the processing facility’s performance, reporting on issues and maintaining regulatory compliance.

With more than 100 years of experience, the Code Council excels in building safety initiatives and develops comprehensive, coordinated, and modern building codes.

Since the Rees Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2003, it has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to more than 400 deserving students and instructors.