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AGC, Procore starting scholarship for HBCU construction students

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Procore raised $500,000 for a scholarship for construction students attending HBCUs. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction jobs gains continue but more work ahead

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says March’s construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels in 32 states. Keep Reading

Washington state program earns top honor for promoting industry jobs

The AGC of Washington Education Foundation was awarded the top AGC Innovation Award for its work in combating workforce shortages in construction. Keep Reading

AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels

Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading

What’s ahead as construction season nears

Despite inflation, labor shortages and other issues, construction activity should still be pretty healthy in 2022. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, explains. Keep Reading

Simonson: Pricing volatility not going away anytime soon

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, expects pricing volatility for construction inputs to be a major storyline for the rest of 2022. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers. Keep Reading

Why ‘pausing’ the federal gas tax is a horrible idea

The Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) Brian Turmail discusses the Gas Prices Relief Act and what suspending the federal gas tax would ultimately mean for construction. Keep Reading

AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices up 21 percent

Prices of construction materials used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from February 2021 to February 2022. Keep Reading

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