construction
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
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
AGC: Construction jobs down in metro areas
The Associated General Contractors of America says one-third of metro areas lost jobs between August 2020 and August 2021. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Total construction starts decline further
Dodge Data & Analytics says August represents the third straight monthly decline for construction starts, pushing starts to an 11-month low. Keep Reading
What types of construction jobs are experiencing setbacks?
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, offers a look at which construction jobs are being canceled and delayed the most these days. Keep Reading
Report: Construction materials prices continue on upward trajectory
Officials at the Associated General Contractors of America urge Congress and the Biden administration to take the necessary steps to repair the supply chain. Keep Reading
