Ken Simonson
Report: Workforce shortages reach pre-pandemic levels
COVID continues to impact projects and cause issues within the supply chain. A joint survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk offers some insights. Keep Reading
Contractor survey presents insights on supply chain, labor
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, paid P&Q’s Kevin Yanik a visit to discuss key findings from a 2021 workforce survey. Keep Reading
AGC: Most metro areas adding construction jobs
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says COVID-19, price increases and supply chain issues could, however, slow those gains. Keep Reading
Construction employment remains below pre-pandemic peak
The Associated General Contractors of America reports that 36 states are still seeing employment below the February 2020 mark. Keep Reading
AGC: Supply chain issues continue into midsummer
The rise in prices for construction materials and services continued in July, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), adding that contractors are still struggling with supply challenges. Keep Reading
Construction employment lags pre-pandemic levels in key metros
An Associated General Contractors of America analysis shows that Houston and surrounding areas have had severe construction job losses while Chicago has made construction job gains. Keep Reading
Report: Construction materials, services prices up 26 percent
Construction materials prices and services soared significantly between June 2020 and this June, leaving contractors to cope with supply hitches and weak demand. Keep Reading
Supply chain bottlenecks, materials prices still causing issues
Construction employment slipped by 20,000 in May as supply chain problems and record materials cost increases continue to plague nonresidential contractors. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment remains below pre-pandemic peak in most states
Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Keep Reading
