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AGC: Construction adds 158,000 workers, but infrastructure jobs decline

The construction industry’s June job gains were concentrated in homebuilding, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports, as state and local governments postponed or cancel roads and other projects. Keep Reading

Industry reaction mixed to House’s $1.5T infrastructure bill

Although the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure, the road ahead for the Moving Forward Act is very murky. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction spending down in May 2020

A drop in private work outweighed a public pickup for the month, according to the Association of General Contractors (AGC). Keep Reading

AGC: Construction spending shrinking, new financing needed

As spending levels decline due to public agencies and private companies halting work, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials warn the need for new investments is mounting significantly. Keep Reading

TACA names president, CEO

Josh Leftwich takes over at the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), which David Perkins is departing. Keep Reading

AEM, AGC surveys offer insight on pandemic’s impact

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) each shared survey results from member companies on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on operations. Keep Reading

AGC: New measures needed to offset construction employment declines

According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), new monthly job loss data foreshadows more layoffs amid project cancellations and state cutbacks in road projects. Keep Reading

How construction companies are adjusting to the coronavirus

By adopting coronavirus prevention protocols, construction companies can continue to lead by example to help the nation emerge from this crisis. Keep Reading

Yanik: The industry adjusts to the new normal

While rock is still being crushed across the nation, P&Q Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik writes how aggregate producers are taking new measures to keep employees safe while assessing the road ahead for their businesses. Keep Reading

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