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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
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in April
While nonresidential construction lost 2,000 jobs in April, the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says total construction employment was up. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022. Keep Reading
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
