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National Restaurant Association honors Ted Fowler with 2025 Legends Award
The National Restaurant Association has announced Ted Fowler as the recipient of its 2025 Legends Award.
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 20, 2025
Tech innovations boost hiring efficiency in restaurants
The restaurant and foodservice industry is projected to add 150,000 jobs annually between 2025 and 2035, reaching a total employment of 17.4 million people.
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 18, 2025
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Construction employment rises in most states amid uncertainty over tariffs
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 17, 2025
Construction employment has seen an increase in 34 states and the District of Columbia from January 2024 to January 2025, according to a report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Tariffs likely to push nonresidential construction material prices higher
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 13, 2025
The Associated General Contractors of America has reported a 0.5 percent rise in the price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction for February.
Leslie Nagao appointed chief marketing officer for National Restaurant Association
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 13, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has announced Leslie Nagao as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Construction sector adds jobs amid tariff and labor concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
Construction employment rose by 19,000 positions in February, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America.
National Restaurant Association comments on new labor legislation
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Proposed tariffs threaten U.S construction investment amid declining January outlays
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 3, 2025
Construction spending saw a slight decline in January, falling 0.2 percent from the previous month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nevada temporarily suspends cage-free egg law amid supply strain
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 20, 2025
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary suspension of the state's cage-free egg law.
Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
The Associated General Contractors of America reported a 0.8 percent increase in the cost of materials and services for nonresidential construction from December to January, marking the largest rise in the past year.
Defense Department drops PLA requirements following court ruling
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a significant policy shift by removing project labor agreement (PLA) requirements from its military construction solicitations.
Construction industry faces challenges as labor market tightens
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 7, 2025
Construction sector employment saw an increase of 4,000 jobs in January, driven by gains in nonresidential construction, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Restaurant industry set for $1.5 trillion sales boost amid job growth
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 6, 2025
The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add over 200,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest report.
Construction employment rises despite labor shortages; Houston leads job gains
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 5, 2025
Construction employment rose in 244 out of 358 metropolitan areas between December 2023 and December 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction spending rises amid single-family housing demand despite tariff concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 3, 2025
Construction spending saw a modest increase from November to December, driven by the demand for single-family homes and data centers, according to a report released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction employment rises in majority of states; potential challenges loom
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
Construction employment saw an increase in 38 states and the District of Columbia from December 2023 to December 2024, with 26 states reporting job growth between November and December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nevada ranked highest for average full-coverage car insurance rates in 2025
By A. R. Bamburg | Jan 27, 2025
LendingTree, a loan comparison website, has published a ranking of the most expensive states for full-coverage car insurance, with Nevada topping the list.
RIMS report highlights risks of eliminating defense within limits provisions
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has announced that Nevada's proposal to eliminate "defense within limits" insurance provisions could disrupt the state's professional liability market.
Hudson Riehle to retire from National Restaurant Association after 38 years
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 24, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has announced the upcoming retirement of Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the organization's Research and Knowledge Group.
The Perryman Group: NV loses $203M annually to excessive tort costs
By A. B. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
According to a report from The Perryman Group, an economic research firm, Nevada's economy loses $203 million annually due to excessive tort costs.