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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

Construction employment declines in 39 states

The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading

AGC: 60 percent of construction projects delayed or canceled; labor shortage continues

Sixty percent of construction firms report projects have been canceled or delayed, and 52 percent struggle to find workers, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading

Construction employment decreases in 26 states from June to July

AGC officials say construction employment is likely to continue falling in many parts of the country without new federal recovery measures. Keep Reading

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