Ken Simonson
AGC: Construction spending up in August 2020
Still, leaders at the Associated General Contractors of America caution that demand for nonresidential construction will continue to stagnate without new federal coronavirus recovery measures. 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
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
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
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
AGC: Construction spending down four straight months
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides insights on spending in June following an analysis of government data. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 31 states, down in 18
Additionally, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) warns that job losses will resume without federal funding. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction adds 158,000 workers, but infrastructure jobs decline
The construction industry’s June job gains were concentrated in homebuilding, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports, as state and local governments postponed or cancel roads and other projects. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending down in May 2020
A drop in private work outweighed a public pickup for the month, according to the Association of General Contractors (AGC). Keep Reading
