construction
AGC: Construction employment down in 42 states from February to September 2020
Construction employment was lower in September than it was in February in 42 states, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Texas exec earns ARTBA’s top honor
Zachry Construction Corp.'s David Zachry, whose subsidiaries include Capitol Aggregates, is the recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) most prestigious award this year. Keep Reading
Thunder Creek tabs VP of sales
In his new role, Larry Lea will manage Thunder Creek's national sales team while working with the company's product, production and engineering teams. Keep Reading
Command Alkon acquiring Trimble’s construction logistics business
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter this year. Financial terms were not disclosed. Keep Reading
Martin: Expecting a positive 2020 finish in the Mid-Atlantic
Rod Martin of Martin Stone Quarries says 2020 should end well, but 2021 and beyond might present serious questions. Keep Reading
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
