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Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in October, spending up in September
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction employment was up 8,000 jobs in October, and construction spending saw a 0.1 percent increase in September. Keep Reading
Peckham CEO shares outlook on equipment, technology
As Peckham Industries celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024, president and CEO Damian Murphy looks ahead to how the nature of industry jobs might change in the coming years. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction industry adds jobs in December
According to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey, contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
The latest on nonresidential spending, construction job openings
The Associated Builders & Contractors reports that nonresidential construction spending was up 0.3 percent and job openings were up by 56,000 in September. Keep Reading
Sunrock, Sykes Supply leaders reflect on the industry (Part 1)
Longtime business rivals Bryan Pfohl and Steve Zelnak reminisce about the aggregate industry they came into decades ago and how it’s evolved for the better. Keep Reading
Turner Staffing Group acquisition combines firms’ unique expertise
Thomas Haun discusses Turner Staffing Group’s recent deal with HR Advantages, detailing the strengths of the two staffing firms focused on placing talent across the mining industry. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential spending up, job openings down
Spending on nonresidential construction was up in June, while job openings were down according to Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Report: Four out of five states added construction jobs in 2022
Associated General Contractors of America leaders say firms would have added more people if they could find workers. Keep Reading
