Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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

AGC 152

AGC Contractors Construction 152

Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

AGC 139

AGC Safety Liability OSHA 139

Carol Hagen

APRIL 19, 2012

LinkedIn has become the place for networking with the construction, architecture and engineering industries. profiles world wide in the construction industry as of April 18, 2012 – there are more people to connect with everyday than we can ever approach for business development opportunities. AGC Construction Leadership Council.

Arizona 260

Arizona Construction ICSC ULI 260

Construction Equipment

APRIL 13, 2021

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has posted a Construction Inflation Alert to update contractors and clients on construction materials developments. The association said an “unprecedented” increase in the price of goods used in construction and disruptions in supply chains…

AGC 118

AGC Materials America Contractors 118

Construction Dive

MAY 19, 2020

Even as projects reopen, enhanced unemployment benefits and health fears are keeping construction workers on the sidelines, said experts during a recent AGC webinar.

AGC 172

AGC Contractors Construction 172

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. The Construction Veteran.

Contractors 230

Contractors Industrial Consulting Florida 230

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Despite many positives in the construction industry right now such as the high demand for skilled labor and that most construction firms are willing to prove higher wages for skilled workers, Alan Greenspan is pointing a finger of blame in construction’s direction. Construction Spending. Skilled Worker Shortage.

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Construction Industrial Housing Employment 247

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2020

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

AGC 111

AGC Infrastructure Liability Metro 111

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

Industrial 189

Industrial New York City Construction Safety 189

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

Zoning 143

Zoning AGC Contractors Safety 143

Construction Dive

APRIL 4, 2019

In a crowded AGC convention session, a seasoned consultant listed the top traits among the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable contractors.

Contractors 134

Contractors AGC Profitability Consulting 134

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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.

AGC 94

AGC Contractors 94

Construction Dive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Builders can’t find experienced employees and sometimes new hires don’t even show up, AGC members said in a recent survey.

AGC 149

AGC Contractors 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.

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Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 200

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Now is a good time to study up on sustainable construction, like this wind turbine install at Sloan Valve. I, for one, try to go to as many industry seminars as I can, whether they focus on retail construction, restaurant renovations , commercial real estate market conditions, etc. I soak it up like a sponge. Green Building Council.

Commercial 214

Commercial Construction Green AGC 214

PC Construction

MAY 4, 2021

PC is pleased to announce that the Associated General Contractors of Maine has selected the Southern Maine Health Care Behavioral Renovation project to receive one of five Build Maine Awards. The post SMHC Behavioral Renovation Project Honored with AGC Build Maine Award first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

AGC 102

AGC Maine Renovating Contractors 102

Construction Dive

JANUARY 4, 2019

Construction firms will continue to increase wages and benefits as well as invest in training programs for their employees.

AGC 133

AGC Contractors Construction 133

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California launches a free, online learning platform for young people interested in construction.

AGC 78

AGC California Construction Contractors 78

BD+C

AUGUST 16, 2020

Simonson, Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will be the keynote speaker at Building Design+Construction's ProCONNECT Office/Workplace event, Thursday, September 24 to Friday, September 25, from 11am to 4pm Eastern each day.

AGC 98

AGC Office America Contractors 98

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2020

If passed in the Senate, the plan could lead to industry layoffs, bankruptcies and delays in the construction of medical and emergency facilities, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Bankruptcy 132

Bankruptcy AGC Housing America 132

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

For the past six months, we’ve known the construction industry In the US has been highly affected by the coronavirus pandemic , but how much? A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. The Full Report You can find the full report on the AGC of American website.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 18, 2012

What if all construction industry thought leaders were on LinkedIn? While many are business leaders, news writers and public figures, few are focused on the construction industry. Here’s how: Follow construction leaders you find on LinkedIn. Brent Darnell – Construction Communications Wizard.

Construction 154

Construction AGC CAD Industrial 154

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Construction employers added 12,000 jobs in October and the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent, the lowest rate for October since 2006, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).'

AGC 109

AGC Industrial America Employment 109

Construction Dive

AUGUST 22, 2018

Companies that believe "great change is imminent" are six times more likely to innovate, an AGC study titled "Managing Risk in the Digital Age" found.

AGC 134

AGC Innovation Risk Contractors 134

ENR Construction

APRIL 22, 2024

The guide is intended to help contractors navigate the landscape of greater accountability regarding embodied carbon in construction.

AGC 85

AGC Contractors Accounting Construction 85

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

The construction industry is rapidly transforming. According to a survey by 1 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and FMI Corporation, 58% of construction professionals expect to see more technology-driven change within the next 5 years than there has been in the last 50 years. construction bidding software.

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Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

PC Construction

MARCH 14, 2023

PC just now accepted a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors in Las Vegas, our fourth consecutive win of this prestigious award. This latest recognition is in the Construction Management category for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. incident rate.

AGC 81

AGC America Las Vegas Vermont 81

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

Construction 227

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 227

ENR Construction

JANUARY 7, 2021

AGC survey of 1,300 member firms shows most contractors expect demand for new construction to fall in 2021.

AGC 74

AGC Contractors Construction 74

Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2023

economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America. A strong U.S.

AGC 149

AGC America Contractors 149

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Construction employers added 16,000 jobs and the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 7 percent in September, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

AGC 106

AGC Industrial Employment Construction 106

ENR Construction

JANUARY 7, 2024

While contractors are more wary going into 2024, most expect strong public sector project spending to buoy the industry even as interest rates could cause a pullback in private development.

AGC 85

AGC Contractors Industrial 85

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The grand prize winner, to be revealed at the Associated General Contractors of America’s Las Vegas convention in March, will take home $7,000.

Las Vegas 118

Las Vegas AGC Innovation Products 118

ENR Construction

JANUARY 12, 2022

Associated General Contractors latest outlook is more positive for this year across most building segments.

AGC 95

AGC Contractors 95

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 6, 2019

Construction employment increased by 4,000 jobs in July, and by 202,000, or 2.8 percent, over the past 12 months, while the number of jobseekers rose, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). “Job Job gains in construction have slowed markedly in recent months but the industry…

AGC 98

AGC Construction America Employment 98

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contractors are laying off workers once they complete projects that began prior to the pandemic, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), because private owners and public agencies are hesitant to commit to new construction. “A A dearth of new construction work is forcing…

AGC 93

AGC Construction America Contractors 93

Construction Dive

JUNE 4, 2018

Yet contractors report that it is still difficult to find qualified skilled workers.

AGC 103

AGC Metro Employment Contractors 103