The door and window industries are no strangers to workforce shortages. The larger construction industry has monthly worker shortages of around 300,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and door and window companies have experienced firsthand the difficulties of hiring and retaining workers. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) believes encouraging apprenticeships is […]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 3.9% of construction workers identify as women. Meanwhile, a separate study by Dodge Construction Network on “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Design and Construction” shows that, among smaller firms, only 2% report having clear standards for increasing diversity that are also used to improve advancement. Several […]

At the onset of Pride Month, door and window manufacturer Andersen Corp., announced it has joined the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act (H.R.5). In doing so, Andersen joins a growing coalition of companies calling for passage of the Equality Act — federal legislation that would modernize our nation’s civil rights laws […]

Prices for materials used in door and window manufacturing were mixed in May 2019, but have increased on a year-over-year basis according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In May, the monthly PPI for flat glass in the commodity category grew a modest 0.1% from the […]

Despite a national labor shortage, the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics displays notable growth in construction employment and a steady number of jobs in the manufacturing industries. Officials from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) say both attracting and retaining workforce is the top concern of its members, yet manufacturers remain […]

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported unemployment rates to be more or less level in January, with changes showing among six states. Three states showed higher rates of unemployment, while three others showed decreases. Meanwhile, the District of Columbia and 44 other states remained stable. Nine states experienced decreases in jobless rates from […]