Tue January 24, 2017
Thirty-Two States Add Construction Jobs in 2016 As Dearth of Workers With Experience Keeps Contractors in Many States From Adding More
Florida & Nevada Add Most Jobs for the Year; Illinois, Alabama & North Dakota Have Largest Drops; Arizona, Massachusetts & Vermont Top Monthly List; California & North Dakota Have Biggest DropsThirty-two states added construction jobs in 2016 as a dearth of experienced workers kept contractors in many states from hiring as many employees as they would have preferred, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today and the association's own survey....
Len Toenjes - Mon January 16, 2017
AGC Official Weighs in… Changes to Come for Missouri Construction Industry in 2017
Where is the Missouri construction industry headed in 2017?If anyone tells you they have a certain answer to this question, they probably also have a bridge in Brooklyn they would like to sell you. After a series of surprises in 2016, we should expect changes on several fronts pertinent to our industry — legislative issues, labor relations and infrastructure funding as well as the economy overall....
Mon January 16, 2017
AGC Outlook Underlines Need for Construction Workforce
Firms in Massachusetts Lead Other States in Hiring Optimism; Contractors' Optimism Appears Partly Based on Expectations New Trump Administration Will Invest in Infrastructure and Cut Regulatory BurdensSeventy-three percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2017 as contractors expect private and public sector demand to grow in all market segments, according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate....
Mon December 05, 2016
Construction Firms Add 19,000 Jobs
Construction employers added 19,000 jobs in November, reaching the highest employment level since November 2008, but a drop in public sector investments in construction projects held down employment among heavy and civil engineering firms, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Thu December 01, 2016
Construction Software Developer Awards $50K in Scholarships
Construction software developer HCSS (www.hcss.com) announced the winners of its annual Construction Intern Awards. A total of 17 scholarships worth a combined $50,000 were awarded to students in construction-related fields who held internships of at least two months in duration with construction companies during the 2015-2016 school year or summer of 2016....
Wed November 23, 2016
ABC Releases Its Annual Building Merit Shop Scorecard
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its annual update to “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard,” which reviews and grades state-specific policies and information significant to the success of the commercial and industrial construction industry....
Irwin Rapoport - Fri November 18, 2016
Ind.'s Rieth-Riley Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
Founded prior to the United States involvement in WWI, Rieth-Riley Construction Co. in Goshen, Ind., is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is looking forward to another century of success in Indiana, Michigan and neighboring states....
Wed November 16, 2016
Construction Awards Gala Recognizes Missouri's Construction Industry
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri announced the winners of its 2016 construction industry awards on Nov. 10 at its gala event at the River City Casino & Hotel. The Construction Awards Gala featured the 19th Annual Construction Keystone Awards, which highlight the creativity and talents of Missouri's construction industry....
Fri November 04, 2016
Construction Firms Add 11,000 Employees in October as Sector's Employment is at the Highest
Construction employers added 11,000 jobs in October as employment in the sector is at the highest level since December 2008 despite declines in public sector investments in construction projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Wed November 02, 2016
AGC Brings 98th Annual Convention to ConExpo 2017
The 98th Annual American General Contractors Convention (AGC) will take place March 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with ConExpo 2017. According to announcement from AGC, attendees will be able to "see and hear about the latest in construction innovation, and leave with the tools to accelerate your business to the next level."The 2017 Convention features a packed program focused on sharing solutions from experienced contractors and industry experts on key construction issues, networking events structured so you can make valuable new connections, and opportunities to shape the future of the construction industry and the association....
