US Fed holds rates steady as construction prices rise

The decision, announced following the Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting, was expected by most analysts. The announcement involved some historic intrigue, however, as two Fed governors, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, dissented in favour of lowering rates; a rare move that suggests some division among officials of the central bank. In its statement, the […]

SAIA and ASSP form alliance

The Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have entered into a three-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen worker safety and health initiatives nationwide. The agreement was signed by leaders of both organizations during the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition held at the Orange County Convention […]