Economic activity in the manufacturing sector slipped in July, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. “The July PMI® registered 58.1 percent, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points from the June reading of 60.2 percent. The New Orders Index registered 60.2 percent, a decrease of 3.3 percentage points from the June reading of […]
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According to a recent report by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 4.1 percent rate during the second quarter of 2018—the fastest rate of quarterly growth since the second quarter of 2014. ABC provided an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. “We are encouraged by the
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Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) show that the global chemical industry ended the second quarter on a good note. ACC’s Global Chemical Production Regional Index (Global CPRI) shows that global chemicals production rose 0.4 percent in June, following a 0.9 percent gain in May and drops in the first quarter.
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Carroll Daniel Construction recently acquired the assets of O’Neal, Inc.’s engineering practice and three of its subsidiaries – Quest Site Solutions, INfab and Bridge Automation. Under this new ownership, O’Neal will now be known as Carroll Daniel Engineering. This will not significantly impact current or upcoming projects. O’Neal has built a strong reputation in engineering, known for its technical excellence, customer-centric approach, and high-quality service in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Carroll Daniel adds 78 years of experience as a nationally-recognized construction services firm. With this acquisition, our combined team is able to expand and evolve with industry demands and priorities. You will still receive the high level of engineering services you have come to know from O’Neal, but with an added value of industry expertise and insight that make for more seamless project planning.