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Outlook projects growth for aggregate in 2021, 2022

The economy is growing rapidly, and it will grow fast enough that labor shortages will show up in select industries – including construction, David Chereb writes. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction spending slips in February 2021

Shrinking demand, soaring costs and supply delays are threatening construction project completion dates and finances, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading

Construction employment lagging pre-pandemic levels in most states

Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading

Sponsored: What might fuel – or stall – construction starts in the months to come?

Dodge Data's Richard Branch discusses last year's decline in construction starts and is cautiously optimistic that stability is ahead for areas of the market. Keep Reading

Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic

New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading

Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic

Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading

Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021

Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index gets boost in February 2021

The momentum index’s February reading of 149 marks its highest level in nearly three years, Dodge Data & Analytics says. Keep Reading

Report: Construction spending up to start 2021

Construction spending improved 1.7 percent in January to a total of $1.52 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

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