The 3 Defining Characteristics of Carbon Steel

Steel is one of the world’s most versatile and widely used metals. Featuring a combination of iron and carbon, it’s used in applications such as aerospace, manufacturing, construction, telecommunications and more. However, there are different types of steel, one of … Read More

US Unemployment Rate Hits 16-Year Low

In the wake of a newfound focus on revitalizing the Unites States’ manufacturing industry, a new report has emerged revealing the country’s unemployment rate hit a 16-year low in May. According to a report published by the Labor Department, the … Read More

Report: Construction Spending Increases

The construction market experienced a sizable jump in January, the largest in nearly eight months according to a new report. Earlier this week, the Commerce Department revealed that construction spending in the United States had increased 1.5% in January to … Read More