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AGC, Procore starting scholarship for HBCU construction students
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Procore raised $500,000 for a scholarship for construction students attending HBCUs. Keep Reading
Dodge: Total construction starts decline in March 2022
Despite the dip following a strong February, Dodge Construction Network says there is still plenty of optimism for 2022 overall. Keep Reading
Washington state program earns top honor for promoting industry jobs
The AGC of Washington Education Foundation was awarded the top AGC Innovation Award for its work in combating workforce shortages in construction. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors' Construction Backlog Indicator was up while the Construction Confidence Index was down in March. Keep Reading
AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in March, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors, pushing employment above pre-pandemic levels. Keep Reading
Autonomous haulers coming soon to an operation near you
Autonomous hauling is here, and it’s a theme that pops up a few times in the magazine’s April 2022 edition. Get the very latest on the technology as it relates to aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Workforce a central theme of GCAA workshop
The changing workforce took center stage at the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association’s (GCAA) annual Management Workshop & Expo last month. Find out what you missed. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
