Ken Simonson
AGC: Construction spending dips in October
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says downturns in homebuilding and most major nonresidential categories drove spending downward. Keep Reading
AGC: Data shows construction spending down slightly
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says total construction spending was down a tad in August amid rising interest rates. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment up in most metro areas
The Associated General Contractors of America says construction employment was up in 69 percent of metros in August versus a year earlier. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in August
Illinois, Arizona and Georgia were among the states that added the most jobs in the month, while Minnesota, California and Missouri lost the most in August. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices fall in August
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says nonresidential construction materials prices fell 1.1 percent from July to August. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction spending down
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising materials prices and labor shortages are offsetting demand for construction. Keep Reading
AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction input costs up in June
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors. Keep Reading
AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains. Keep Reading
