Associated General Contractors of America
AGC: Increasing construction materials prices driving up project costs
As supply chain woes continue, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) calls on the Biden administration and Congress to address related issues. Keep Reading
House passes historic infrastructure bill in late-night vote
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed the House late Friday night. President Biden is expected to sign the measure into law. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction firms add 44,000 jobs in October
Employment growth comes amid supply chain struggles and a continued wait for a House vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs down in 20 percent of metro areas
Between September 2020 and 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America say one-fifth of metro areas lost jobs due, in part, to gridlock in Washington and supply chain issues. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending slumps in September
The Associated General Contractors of America says a drop in residential work projects has added to an ongoing downturn in nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment still lagging pre-pandemic levels
Utah and Washington lead the nation in construction jobs added since February 2020, while Texas and Louisiana saw the greatest job losses, according to a new report. Keep Reading
Economist discusses the dynamics disrupting the labor force
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson paid P&Q an exclusive visit to elaborate on key findings of a survey asking contractors about the challenges associated with hiring right now. Keep Reading
Report: Some materials prices down but supply issues remain
Construction materials pricing continues to outstrip bid prices despite a pricing dip in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction sees first jobs gain since March
Despite growing for the first time since March, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the nonresidential construction sector has yet to hit pre-pandemic employment levels amid supply chain disruptions. Keep Reading
