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Attracting New Construction Talent

Construction Business Owner

A 2018 industrywide survey from Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports 80% of construction firms have a tough time hiring hourly craft positions. So, why can’t construction companies increase their workforce?

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Employers should review their policies, procedures and programs to make sure they comply with the new anti-retaliation requirements.

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Construction Employment Increases in 43 States Since 2018

Construction Equipment

Forty-three states added construction jobs between April 2018 and April 2019, while construction employment increased in 32 states from March to April, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction employment rose in most states over the past year, yet the record number…

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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States Since 2018

Construction Equipment

Forty states added construction jobs between July 2018 and July 2019, while construction employment increased in 25 states from June to July. Demand for projects, and the workers to build them, shows no sign of letting up in most states, and contractors continue to increase headcount when they…

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Employment Increases in 29 States

Construction Equipment

Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2018 and December 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states from November to December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction employment consistently…

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Construction Employment Grows 59 Percent Between December 2018, 2019

Construction Equipment

Construction employment grew in 211, or 59 percent, out of 358 metro areas between December 2018 and December 2019, declined in 73 and was unchanged in 74, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that many firms report they are having a…

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Construction employment increases in 250 out of 358 metros from April 2018 to April 2019

BD+C

Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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