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Construction employment lagging pre-pandemic levels in most states

Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading

Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic

New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading

Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic

Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading

Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021

Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Report: Construction spending up to start 2021

Construction spending improved 1.7 percent in January to a total of $1.52 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Construction employment stalls in January 2021

Construction employment hit a wall in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020. Keep Reading

Sponsored: AGC economist weighs in on a 2021 infrastructure bill

The Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist discusses the likelihood of an major infrastructure bill passing this year and when we may see it. Keep Reading

Report: Construction employment down in most metros in 2020

Only 37 percent of U.S. metros added construction jobs last year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Sponsored: Employment as an indicator of the industry’s health

The Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist discusses construction employment, providing insights on hiring approaches for 2021. Keep Reading

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