Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 05, 2024
AGC Finds Contractors Using Multiple Hiring Tools to Grow Workforce Numbers
The construction industry is no stranger to hard work. So, when it comes to workforce shortages, instead of throwing up their hands contractors are rolling up their sleeves. Companies have gotten clever in their strategies to overcome workforce issues....
ARTBA - Wed February 21, 2024
Construction Associations Back State Challenge to Federal Rule
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) jointly filed amicus briefs in support of 22 states challenging the Biden Administration's new Greenhouse gas performance measure for state transportation departments....
Daily Journal of Commerce - Wed February 07, 2024
Washington Contractors Optimistic About 2024 Outlook
The AGC of Washington chapter recently conducted a survey about what's in store for the construction industry in 2024. Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, recently penned an article detailing that Washington contractors remain upbeat about the available dollar value of projects....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu January 11, 2024
Contractors Give Mixed Reviews of Their Prospects for 2024
Though public spending on road construction is projected to increase by double digits again this year, contractors are cautious about this year's business prospects. Given the continued challenges facing the construction industry in logistics logjams, labor shortages and rising interest rates, the overall mood is "decidedly mixed."ARTBA reported that the public highway, pavement and street construction sector is expected to see double-digit growth for the second year in a row....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue December 26, 2023
Keeping Road Workers Alive: FHWA's Proposed Work Zone Rule Changes Get Mixed Response From Industry
FHWA and the road construction industry agree on one thing: The safety of crews in work zones is a priority. Ramped-up construction means the risk to highway workers is as great or greater this year than last....
Skanska - Mon June 19, 2023
Skanska USA Co-Creates AGC Task Force to Spearhead Decarbonization Efforts in Construction
Skanska USA, one of the world's largest development and construction companies, announced it has co-created the newly formed Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting, to address the challenges around reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu June 01, 2023
Construction Jobs Picture Looks Bright, But Where Are the Workers?
Construction employment is on an upward path and that's both good and bad. By extension, if jobs increase, so does the need for workers. And that's the continued challenge for the industry: contractors are beating the bushes for skilled labor to meet their labor needs....
Superior Construction - Wed January 04, 2023
Indiana Constructors Awards Silver Safety Program to Superior Construction
Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, announced it has received a 2022 Silver Safety Program award from Indiana Constructors Inc. (ICI). The annual distinction recognizes contractors with outstanding safety records that actively promote, protect and advance their employees' well-being....
CEG - Wed September 21, 2022
Texas AGC Lauds Record $85B in Funding
When the Texas Department of Transportation and Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the approval of a record $85 billion in construction funding as part of a 10-year plan to upgrade and maintain highways and transportation systems, it gave the Lone Star state a large influx of funding that will help put many contractors to work over the next decade....
AGC of Texas - Tue September 06, 2022
AGC of Texas Announces Moving HQ to New Facility
According to state and local economic development sources, Associated General Contractors of Texas plans to invest $2,958,723.00 to build out 9,825 sq. ft. of new space in Austin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 300 Barton Springs Rd....
