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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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AGC Reaccredited as Continuing Education Provider

Construction Equipment

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has reaccredited the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) as an authorized provider of IACET Continuing Education Units. AGC provided more than 2,000 members training programs needed to receive continuing education credits in 2012.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Warm weather has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means contractors are busy with projects. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year.

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2022 AGC Workforce Survey: Labor Challenges Pave the Way for Career Opportunities 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Each year, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk survey a broad cross-section of construction firms to gather insights into today’s workforce. The 2022 Autodesk and AGC Workforce Survey sheds light on current workforce trends and what firms are doing to respond. . Microgrants and scholarship program.

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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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 Technology Strategist. How to maintain innovation momentum.

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RSU 21 Additions and Renovations Project Awarded AGC Build Maine Award

PC Construction

Last night PC Construction was honored to accept a Build Maine Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine for the major renovation and expansion project at three school buildings within Regional School Unit.

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Construction Employment Rises in 287 Metro Areas Between August 2017, 2018 says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 287 out of 358 metro areas (80 percent) between August 2017 and August 2018, declined in 35 (10 percent) and was unchanged in 36, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. “Moreover, the gains should continue. .

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