AGC - Tue July 31, 2018
Construction Employment Increases In 272 Metros
Construction employment increased in 272 (76 percent) out of 358 metro areas between June 2017 and June 2018, declined in 44 (12 percent) and was unchanged in 42, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released July 31 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Thu July 26, 2018
Act to Boost Career, Tech Education to Address Worker Shortage
Congressional Approval is an Important Step in Addressing Skills Gap by Making It Easier for School Officials to Set up and Support Programs Exposing Students to High-Paying Careers Like ConstructionThe chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E....
AGC - Tue July 24, 2018
House Transportation Proposal Provides Approach to Financing
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in reaction to the release of discussion draft infrastructure proposal by the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee:“Chairman Shuster has demonstrated wisdom and courage by outlining a series of infrastructure recommendations that will support meaningful improvements to the nation's surface transportation systems for the next decade....
AGC - Mon July 23, 2018
Construction Employment Rises In 43 States, D.C. From June '17 to '18
Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2017 and June 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released July 20....
Associated General Contractors of Maine - Thu July 19, 2018
AGC of Maine Introduces Shevenell as New Director
Tonya Shevenell is the new director of Member Engagement of the Associated General Contractors of Maine. She joined the association as AGC America celebrates its 100th Anniversary. “The history of construction in America and our home State of Maine is something we should continue to celebrate by building a stronger presence in our community....
The Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors - Wed July 18, 2018
Nevada Chapter AGC Hosts Safety Awards Celebration
As the summer construction season gets into full swing, the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors has recognized its most conscientious companies. The Nevada Chapter held its 21st Annual Safety Awards on May 31 at Eldorado Resort Casino....
AGC - Wed July 11, 2018
Construction Cost Data Shows Effect of Trade Disputes as Aluminum, Steel Costs Increase
Construction costs accelerated again in June, with steep increases for a wide range of building and road construction materials as tariffs against foreign goods come into effect, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data....
AGC - Mon July 09, 2018
Construction Employment Reaches 10-Year High
Construction employment increased by 13,000 jobs in June and by 282,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Tue July 03, 2018
Construction Spending Reaches Record High With 0.4 Percent Pickup in May
Construction spending reached a record level of $1.309 trillion in May as monthly increases in residential and public investment outweighed a decline in private nonresidential outlays, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Tue June 26, 2018
Lack of Trained Workers Threatens Further Job Gains, AGC Warns
Construction employment increased in 263 (73 percent) out of 358 metro areas between May 2017 and May 2018, declined in 47 (13 percent) and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released June 26 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
