Wed November 16, 2016
Construction Awards Gala Recognizes Missouri's Construction Industry
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri announced the winners of its 2016 construction industry awards on Nov. 10 at its gala event at the River City Casino & Hotel. The Construction Awards Gala featured the 19th Annual Construction Keystone Awards, which highlight the creativity and talents of Missouri's construction industry....
Fri November 04, 2016
Construction Firms Add 11,000 Employees in October as Sector's Employment is at the Highest
Construction employers added 11,000 jobs in October as employment in the sector is at the highest level since December 2008 despite declines in public sector investments in construction projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Wed November 02, 2016
AGC Brings 98th Annual Convention to ConExpo 2017
The 98th Annual American General Contractors Convention (AGC) will take place March 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with ConExpo 2017. According to announcement from AGC, attendees will be able to "see and hear about the latest in construction innovation, and leave with the tools to accelerate your business to the next level."The 2017 Convention features a packed program focused on sharing solutions from experienced contractors and industry experts on key construction issues, networking events structured so you can make valuable new connections, and opportunities to shape the future of the construction industry and the association....
Tue November 01, 2016
Construction Spending Holds Steady in September
Construction spending remained in a yearlong holding pattern in September as declining public outlays offset strong growth in multifamily spending and several private nonresidential categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Fri October 21, 2016
Construction Employment Rises in 35 States from September 2015 to 2016
Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction employment increased in only 21 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Wed October 19, 2016
AGC Holds Anthony S. Santaro Scholarship Golf Classic
The 27th annual Anthony S. Santaro AGC Scholarship Classic was held Sept. 20 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, in Verona, N.Y. The proceeds from the golf outing benefit the AGC Scholarship Fund, which was established in 1988 to provide financial assistance to college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in New York State's construction industry....
Wed October 19, 2016
AGC Announces Highway and Transportation Construction Conference
What is the Highway and Transportation Construction Conference? This three-day conference features presentations and discussions on major trends in highway construction including funding, regulations, procurement methods, technology and equipment....
Wed October 12, 2016
Perkins Act Addresses Workforce Shortages
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act in the U.S....
Tue October 11, 2016
Construction Firms Add 23,000 Employees in September
Construction employers added 23,000 jobs in September as employment in the sector hit the highest level since the end of 2008 amid strong demand for construction services, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Mon October 10, 2016
Construction Employment Hits Highest Number in Many Years
Construction employers added 23,000 jobs in September as employment in the sector hit the highest level since the end of 2008 amid strong demand for construction services, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
