Associated General Contractors of America
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
Construction employment up 20,000 jobs in July 2020
Residential building and specialty trades accounted for 24,000 jobs in July, but was partially offset by the loss of 4,000 jobs among nonresidential segments, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending down four straight months
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides insights on spending in June following an analysis of government data. Keep Reading
Construction employment down in most metros
Construction employment decreased in 225 of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Coronavirus relief bill includes industry-impacting provisions
Although the HEALS Act addresses several industry needs, the Associated General Contractors of America says there is a lack of funding in the bill for infrastructure. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 31 states, down in 18
Additionally, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) warns that job losses will resume without federal funding. Keep Reading
New rule to speed up infrastructure approvals
The Trump administration’s final rule accelerating environmental reviews under the National Environment Policy Act drew praise from industry organizations and criticism from the president’s opponents. Keep Reading
