AGC - Fri May 17, 2019
Trump's New Immigration Proposal Opens Door to Expanding Number of Craft Workers Who Can Legally Enter U.S.
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of the President's new proposal to allow more immigrations into the country based on merit:"The President rightly understands that the nation's immigration policy must allow for more skilled workers, including those with construction skills, to legally join the workforce if our economy is to continue to expand....
AGC - Mon May 06, 2019
Construction Jobs Increase by 33,000 in April, 256,000 Over 12 Months
Construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in April and by 256,000 or 3.5 percent, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction fell to a record low for April, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Thu May 02, 2019
AGC Reports Construction Employment Increases in 218 Metros From March 2018 to 2019
Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released May 1 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
David Faggioli – SPECIAL TO CEG - Mon April 29, 2019
Rethinking What Qualities Are Most Valuable in a New Hire
The recent low unemployment and shrinking number of candidates has made recruiting more difficult. I believe that improved hiring practices are more important than ever. In a business's early years, the main objective is to find talent or skill that you need to expand....
AGC - Wed April 24, 2019
Virginia Congressman Riggleman Calls for New Workforce Measures, Infrastructure Funding
Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman (VA-5) called on Congress to take steps to address construction workforce shortages and pass a long-term infrastructure bill during a visit to a local construction firm April 23....
AGC - Mon April 22, 2019
Construction Employment Increases In 38 States From March 2018 To March 2019
Thirty-eight states added construction jobs between March 2018 and March 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states between February and March, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released April 19....
AGC - Fri March 22, 2019
16 States Add Construction Jobs in Past Month Amid Extreme Winter Weather
Thirty-seven states added construction jobs between February 2018 and February 2019, although construction employment increased in only 16 states between January and February, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released March 22....
AGC - Thu March 14, 2019
AGC'S Stephen E. Sandherr Urges Congress to Act Quickly on Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, urged Congress to act quickly on the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act that was introduced March 13 by Pennsylvania Congressman Lloyd Smucker....
AGC - Tue March 12, 2019
Construction Employment Increases In 44 States From January 2018 to 2019
Forty-four states added construction jobs between January 2018 and January 2019, while 33 states added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released March 11....
CEG - Mon February 25, 2019
'Dozer Dave' Touts Construction as Alternative to College
Dave Turin, also known as "Dozer Dave," who rose to fame on the Discovery Channel's popular show "Gold Rush," made a special guest appearance at the 2019 World of Asphalt / AGG1 show held Feb. 12 to 14 at the Indianapolis Convention Center....
