Ken Simonson
AGC: Construction spending shrinking, new financing needed
As spending levels decline due to public agencies and private companies halting work, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials warn the need for new investments is mounting significantly. Keep Reading
AEM, AGC surveys offer insight on pandemic’s impact
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) each shared survey results from member companies on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on operations. Keep Reading
AGC: New measures needed to offset construction employment declines
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), new monthly job loss data foreshadows more layoffs amid project cancellations and state cutbacks in road projects. Keep Reading
Report: One in four contractors experiencing halted or delayed projects
In a survey released March 20, the Associated General Contractors of America notes how the coronavirus has impacted a number of contractors. Keep Reading
Construction spending drops in October 2018
Construction spending dipped in October compared with September, according to an analysis of new Census data from the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Report: Construction spending reaches record high
Spending should stay robust through early 2019, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. But trade disputes, workforce shortages and rising interest rates threaten to undermine long-term growth in construction demand. Keep Reading
Construction employment grows in metro areas
Construction employment increased in 190 of 358 metro areas, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) in a new analysis. Firms appear to be having an easier time finding workers to hire, according to AGCA. Additionally, AGCA reports construction… Keep Reading
Construction jobs increase in 40 states in past year
Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) between May 2014 and May 2015, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA). In addition, construction firms added jobs in 28 states and D.C. between April… Keep Reading
Construction industry adds jobs as unemployment rate falls
Construction employers added 17,000 jobs in October while the construction industry's unemployment rate fell to 11.4 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials noted that total construction… Keep Reading
