construction
Construction employment declines in 39 states
The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading
Report: 82 percent of contractors have ‘moderate to high’ confidence in U.S. market
Eighty-two percent of commercial construction contractors have moderate to high confidence that the U.S. market will provide sufficient business opportunities in the next 12 months, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Keep Reading
Construction starts post solid gain in August 2020
Nonresidential building starts rose 16 percent and residential building climbed 12 percent, while nonbuilding construction jumped 40 percent over the month. Keep Reading
AGC: 60 percent of construction projects delayed or canceled; labor shortage continues
Sixty percent of construction firms report projects have been canceled or delayed, and 52 percent struggle to find workers, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Dissecting the residential market and opportunities within it
SC Market Analytics’ David Chereb sees good opportunities ahead in the residential market, visiting with P&Q to discuss the fundamentals that should drive the market well into 2022. Keep Reading
Construction employment decreases in 26 states from June to July
AGC officials say construction employment is likely to continue falling in many parts of the country without new federal recovery measures. Keep Reading
Sunroc acquires Idaho-based Depatco
Depatco operates nine gravel pits throughout Idaho and Wyoming. Keep Reading
Construction starts lose ground in July 2020
Building starts were on the rise, Dodge Data & Analytics says, but nonbuilding starts moved lower during the month. Keep Reading
Construction employment up 20,000 jobs in July 2020
Residential building and specialty trades accounted for 24,000 jobs in July, but was partially offset by the loss of 4,000 jobs among nonresidential segments, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
