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

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Construction employment gains remain widespread, thanks to steady or increasing demand for data centers, manufacturing plants, energy and infrastructure projects,” said Ken Simonson, Read more The post AGC: Construction Employment Increases in 39 States between July 2023 and July 2024 appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

AGC 59

AGC Employment District of Columbia Construction 59

Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2014

percent in February, to $946 billion, from the revised January total, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials noted that the figures would have been stronger if not for declines in public sector construction and infrastructure investments.'

AGC 81

AGC Construction America Infrastructure 81

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Association officials said the new figures underscore the need for new infrastructure investments and other measures to boost demand for nonresidential construction amid the pandemic. The post Nonresidential Construction Spending Shrinks, Says AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Unfortunately, our latest.

AGC 52

AGC Construction America Infrastructure 52

Construction Equipment

MARCH 18, 2013

in January, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). These results show that contractors are finding work in more parts of the country than they have for many months," said Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief economist. Construction Employment increased in 34 states and Washington, D.C.

Employment 83

Employment AGC Washington America 83

Construction Equipment

MARCH 13, 2017

During last week's ConExpo in Las Vegas, Ken Simonson, chief economist of AGC , said while he sees some growth in construction for this year, he does not see infrastructure funding coming anytime soon. Simonson raises some interesting questions on how immigration and taxes may affect the construction industry.

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Las Vegas Infrastructure AGC Industrial 50

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Construction sector adds 16,000 workers in august but nonresidential jobs shrink (AGC).

AGC 84

AGC Industrial America Employment 84

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

AGC 52

AGC Employment Industrial Liability 52

ENR Construction

APRIL 10, 2019

The ongoing call for better infrastructure funding, along with workforce innovation and an enhanced focus on diversity and inclusivity, is taking center stage at the Associated General Contractors of America.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure AGC Industrial America 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Association officials said construction employment is likely to continue falling in many parts of the country without new federal recovery measures, including liability reform and new infrastructure funding. The post Construction Employment Continues to Decline, AGC Calls for New Relief Steps appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

AGC 52

AGC Employment District of Columbia Liability 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 8, 2020

The post Construction Spending Declines 2.1%, Private Work Outweighs Public Pickup, Says AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

AGC 52

AGC Construction Roads Budget 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Association officials said they were encouraged by the recent job gains and the potential for new infrastructure investments. The post Construction Employment Rebounds in March, Rising Costs + More Threaten Outlook Says AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

AGC 52

AGC Employment Construction Documentation 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

Officials with the association urged the President and Congress to boost infrastructure investments, remove tariffs on key materials and take steps to address production and deliver backups for key construction supplies. Both public and private nonresidential spending overall continued to shrink.

AGC 52

AGC Construction America Infrastructure 52

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Association leaders urged Washington officials to speed the award of funds promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law. The post Construction Spending Rose in January from December, January 2021, Reports AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. But public projects have yet to grow consistently.”

AGC 52

AGC Construction America Washington 52

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Construction employment increased in 211 of 339 metro areas between November 2012 and November 2013, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Employment in the sector decreased in 67 areas and was stagnant in 61.

Metro 72

Metro AGC Employment Construction 72

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 1, 2020

They called on Congress to urgently pass targeted recovery measures to boost infrastructure funding, compensate firms for lost or delayed federally funded work, and provide needed pension relief. Association officials cautioned that their latest survey shows conditions for contractors have deteriorated rapidly since February.

AGC 52

AGC Compensation Construction Residential 52

PC Construction

MARCH 16, 2023

We’re grateful to AGC America for recognizing our work, and to the project owner, Spruce Peak Realty, for their strong and ongoing partnership,” said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. The post PC Construction Wins National AGC Build America Award for One Spruce Peak appeared first on PC Construction.

AGC 52

AGC America Construction Project Management 52

Construction Equipment

APRIL 22, 2015

gridlock over how to pay for needed infrastructure improvements and declining demand for oil-related projects likely contributed to so many states shedding construction jobs last month.' Association officials cautioned that ongoing D.C.

District of Columbia 48

District of Columbia Infrastructure AGC Construction 48

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Association officials noted that the job losses are occurring in many metro areas as plans to boost investments in infrastructure languish in Washington and firms cope with shortages, delivery delays and construction materials price increases. Nearly one-fifth of U.S. The challenge is.

Metro 52

Metro AGC Employment America 52

BD+C

MARCH 14, 2018

Association officials warned that newly imposed tariffs on those metals will create steeper increases that will squeeze budgets for infrastructure, school districts and commercial projects.

AGC 68

AGC Budget Budgeting America 68

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new industry outlook survey from The Associated General Contractors of America and Sage shows contractors expect infrastructure and other public-sector funding will help as growth slows for many types of private construction. Labor shortages and supply chain issues persist.

AGC 52

AGC Sage Plans Construction 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2017

Rhode Island’s subpar infrastructure system has consistently ranked among the worst in the country, but the Ocean State is finally fixing its crumbling roads and bridges.

Rhode Island 47

Rhode Island Infrastructure AGC Roads 47

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Association officials urged lawmakers in Washington to make infrastructure investment a top federal priority before funding runs out at the end of September. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

AGC 70

AGC Washington Residential America 70

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. This is the biggest investment [in infrastructure] we’ve seen in our lifetimes, and definitely within my parents’ lifetimes since Eisenhower.

Infrastructure 61

Infrastructure Bidding AGC Contractors 61

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

The post Construction Employment Declines in 99 Metro Areas March 2019-March 2020, Industry Officials Call for New Funding, Says AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Unfortunately, the data for April and later months.

AGC 52

AGC Metro Employment Industrial 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

That combination makes further employment declines inevitable unless the federal government steps up support for infrastructure.” Simonson noted. The post Two-Thirds of Metros Shed Construction Jobs from August 2019 to August 2020, AGC Urges Congress to Pass COVID Relief appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

AGC 52

AGC Metro Employment Construction 52

Construction Equipment

JULY 31, 2014

Construction employment expanded in 215 metro areas, declined in 80 and was stagnant in 44 between June 2013 and June 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Metro 59

Metro Employment AGC Construction 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Each year, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk survey a broad cross section of construction firms to find insights on today’s workforce. Over 2,100 construction professionals participated in the 2021 Autodesk and AGC Workforce Survey from July to August of this year.

AGC 52

AGC Autodesk Materials Industrial 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

The post AGC Reports Construction Employment Increases in February, Industry’s Unemployment Rate Sets New Low appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Contractors are off to a fast start in 2020, adding 91,000 jobs in the first two months—the most in nearly two.

AGC 52

AGC Employment Construction America 52

ENR Construction

MARCH 15, 2017

Contracting firm leaders at the Associated General Contractors of America’s annual convention report that maintaining healthy backlogs and battling workforce shortages remain their top priorities.

AGC 48

AGC Infrastructure America Contract 48

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2014

The construction industry added 22,000 jobs in July, but suffered a pullback in spending in June, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

AGC 54

AGC Construction America Employment 54

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General…

Employment 50

Employment AGC Construction Infrastructure 50

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector lost 11,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

AGC 40

AGC America Construction Employment 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

AGC 40

AGC Housing Employment Retail 40

ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2020

AGC of Utah members enter 2020 with solid backlogs and their eyes on a potentially big state infrastructure bill.

Utah 53

Utah AGC Profitability Infrastructure 53

Constructonomics

AUGUST 5, 2012

A June 2012 report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identified 20 states that are adding construction jobs. Source: AGC of America , from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Finding a construction job may be getting easier–at least in some states. Three Drivers of Construction Jobs Growth.

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Construction AGC Engineering Industrial 112