supply chain
Aggregate Forecast: Looking to 2022 and beyond
With the pandemic possibly nearing an end once again, the next few years could present tremendous growth – if supply chain issues are settled. Keep Reading
Economist discusses the dynamics disrupting the labor force
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson paid P&Q an exclusive visit to elaborate on key findings of a survey asking contractors about the challenges associated with hiring right now. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction sees first jobs gain since March
Despite growing for the first time since March, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the nonresidential construction sector has yet to hit pre-pandemic employment levels amid supply chain disruptions. Keep Reading
Supply chain issues causing waiting game for producers, dealers
Continued supply chain issues – longer lead times, labor shortages and price increases – are forcing companies to reevaluate how they buy and sell. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Total construction starts decline further
Dodge Data & Analytics says August represents the third straight monthly decline for construction starts, pushing starts to an 11-month low. Keep Reading
Report: Construction materials prices continue on upward trajectory
Officials at the Associated General Contractors of America urge Congress and the Biden administration to take the necessary steps to repair the supply chain. 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
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
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
