Ken Simonson
Nonresidential construction outlays drop for fourth straight month
Weak demand and supply chain woes make further declines likely, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment still down in most states
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says Texas and Wyoming have experienced the worst job losses in the past year while Utah and Idaho are the top gainers. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment down in two-thirds of US metros
Construction employment declined in 236 of 358 U.S. metros from February 2020 to February 2021, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending slips in February 2021
Shrinking demand, soaring costs and supply delays are threatening construction project completion dates and finances, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading
AGC pores over the latest construction jobs numbers
Construction employment slipped in 225 U.S. metro areas from January 2020 to January 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading
Construction employment lagging pre-pandemic levels in most states
Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic
New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading
Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic
Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021
Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading