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Skilled Labor Shortage Adds to Contractors' Staffing Woes, AGC Survey Finds

ENR Construction

An AGC survey held in July and August found 81% of contractors are using higher pay and other incentives to attract skilled workers to fill open positions that 88% of them reported they were having a hard time filling.

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AGC: Construction Firms Add 25,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Construction employment in July totaled 8.3 million, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 25,000 from June.

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Construction spending dips again as contractors await Fed relief

Construction Dive

Fluctuations in recent months stem from a worsening shortage of qualified workers, according to AGC’s chief economist.

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AGC: Construction Employment Increases in 39 States between July 2023 and July 2024

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 39 states in July from a year earlier, while 29 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June and July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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AGC: Labor crunch will continue to squeeze contractors in 2024

Construction Dive

About 80% of contractors have a hard time staffing projects, yet the majority still need more skilled workers, a survey of Associated General Contractors of America members found.

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Transformative Construction Technology to be Showcased at AGC IT Forum

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re excited to be at the 2018 AGC IT Forum Aug. The 10 th anniversary of this important industry event, the forum pulls together construction IT professionals, innovators and construction executives with a passion for technology from all corners of the nation. 15-17 in Chicago.

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AGC pushes for more environmentally friendly construction

BD+C

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently released a report to spur more environmentally friendly construction.

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