construction
Nonresidential, nonbuilding push construction starts upward
Dodge Construction Network says construction starts across the construction start value chain increased 16 percent last month, totaling an annual rate of $1.01 trillion. Keep Reading
AGC: 16 states added construction jobs in last 20 months
Less than half of the states in the U.S. have seen construction job growth since February 2020, with Utah seeing the biggest gains. Keep Reading
Chereb: Structural changes coming to key construction markets
P&Q contributor David Chereb delivers his latest forecast, focusing on fundamental changes that are sending nonresidential and residential construction in different directions. Keep Reading
Dodge Construction Network projects moderate 2022 growth
After another year in the pandemic, economists discussed COVID’s impact on the construction industry during a special Dodge Construction Network event. 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
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
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in September 2021
Construction shook off concerns about material prices and the Delta variant to post solid growth, Dodge Construction Network reports. Keep Reading
