Associated General Contractors of America
Report: Construction sector adds 84,000 workers in October
Still, a growing number of project cancellations risk undermining future industry job gains, the Associated General Contractors of America says. Keep Reading
Report: Construction spending up, but so are cancellations, delays
Construction spending in September improved 3 percent, but 75 percent of contractors have experienced delays or cancellations, according to an industry report. Keep Reading
What to make of the FAST Act renewal
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, offers his perspective on the FAST Act being renewed through Sept. 30, 2021, and how that will impact the construction industry. Keep Reading
More contractors report canceled projects than starts
The Associated General Contractors of America found this through a survey. It also says construction employment declined in most metros over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment down in 42 states from February to September 2020
Construction employment was lower in September than it was in February in 42 states, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
AGC chief economist assesses 2020
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), offers insight on the state of AGC members and how they have fared during 2020. Keep Reading
Construction adds 26,000 workers in September
The Associated General Contractors of America offers analysis, noting that nonresidential jobs are stalled as many commercial firms are experiencing project cancellations. Keep Reading
How construction employment is faring in America’s cities
According to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of new government data, construction employment decreased in 67 percent of metro areas in the past year. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending up in August 2020
Still, leaders at the Associated General Contractors of America caution that demand for nonresidential construction will continue to stagnate without new federal coronavirus recovery measures. Keep Reading
