Tue November 01, 2016
Construction Spending Holds Steady in September
Construction spending remained in a yearlong holding pattern in September as declining public outlays offset strong growth in multifamily spending and several private nonresidential categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Fri October 21, 2016
Construction Employment Rises in 35 States from September 2015 to 2016
Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction employment increased in only 21 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Wed October 19, 2016
AGC Holds Anthony S. Santaro Scholarship Golf Classic
The 27th annual Anthony S. Santaro AGC Scholarship Classic was held Sept. 20 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, in Verona, N.Y. The proceeds from the golf outing benefit the AGC Scholarship Fund, which was established in 1988 to provide financial assistance to college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in New York State's construction industry....
Wed October 19, 2016
AGC Announces Highway and Transportation Construction Conference
What is the Highway and Transportation Construction Conference? This three-day conference features presentations and discussions on major trends in highway construction including funding, regulations, procurement methods, technology and equipment....
Wed October 12, 2016
Perkins Act Addresses Workforce Shortages
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act in the U.S....
Tue October 11, 2016
Construction Firms Add 23,000 Employees in September
Construction employers added 23,000 jobs in September as employment in the sector hit the highest level since the end of 2008 amid strong demand for construction services, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Mon October 10, 2016
Construction Employment Hits Highest Number in Many Years
Construction employers added 23,000 jobs in September as employment in the sector hit the highest level since the end of 2008 amid strong demand for construction services, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Mon October 03, 2016
Construction Spending Holds Steady in August
Construction spending held steady in August compared to July but is up nearly five percent for the first eight months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Mon October 03, 2016
ODOT Bridges Gap Between Students, Construction Industry
High school students recently learned more about future career opportunities in the construction industry by getting hands-on experience with industry experts. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, in partnership with several industry leaders, hosted a Construction Career Day for students in the Oklahoma City metro area in an effort to bridge the gap between students and the construction industry....
Wed September 28, 2016
Construction Employment Increases in Three-Fifths of Nation's Metro Areas
Construction employment increased in three-fifths of metro areas between August 2015 and August 2016—the smallest share in nearly three and a half years—as contractors in many areas report difficulty in finding qualified workers, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America....
