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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. From carrying heavy loads to working from great heights, these jobs strain workers and lead to potential injuries.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

Doug Swenson with the AGC of MN has been a great mentor and taught me everything I know about cranes and heavy equipment. As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I wanted to be more proactive and prevent the injuries. Fell into it. Ended up going to a temp.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In fact, three out of four respondents (77%) to the 2023 AGC and Autodesk workforce survey agree that have a diverse team is key to boosting their business in the long run.

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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

The AGC published results from a survey of over 2,000 construction firms, which asked how their company had been affected and also how they reacted. Trench Collapses Before the virus hit the US, the construction industry needed some tough love regarding the amount of trench related injuries and deaths it continued to have.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. The effectiveness of interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry: a systematic review. Partnering and alliancing on road projects in Australia and internationally. “Partnering: A Tool for USACE, Engineering, Construction, and Operations,” IWR Pamphlet 91-ADR-P-4.