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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure to Invest in Construction Education & Training Programs Makes it Hard for Firms to Build
August 26, 2024
  AGC & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Strong Construction Spending Rebound in April
Construction spending rebounded strongly in April, with an increase of 2.7 percent or $23 billion from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $869 billion, according to the latest analysis of federal spending figures released Tuesday by AGC. AGC noted that the gains were primarily driven by… Read More
June 1, 2010
Register Now for the Summer BIMForum
The Summer 2010 BIMForum will focus on the primary principles involved in Lean design and construction and how building information modeling (BIM) can best be integrated into Lean construction practices. Anyone interested in learning more about BIM or developing the knowledge and competency needed… Read More
June 1, 2010
Still Time to Register for the Summer BIMForum
The Summer 2010 BIMForum will focus on the primary principles involved in Lean design and construction and how building information modeling (BIM) can best be integrated into Lean construction practices. Anyone interested in learning more about BIM or developing the knowledge and competency needed… Read More
June 1, 2010
Construction Spending - April
STRONG CONSTRUCTION SPENDING REBOUND IN APRIL AS STIMULUS FUNDING & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DRIVE DEMAND  2.7 Percent Increase in Spending Represents Largest Monthly Increase in 10 Years Construction spending rebounded strongly in April, with an increase of 2.7 percent or $23 billion from… Read More
June 1, 2010
Respond to Veterans Affairs Survey on Project Labor Agreements by June 4
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) is conducting a series of surveys regarding the use of project labor agreement (PLAs) on various projects.  CFM is asking contractors to respond to the questionnaire for certain projects in Houston, Texas,… Read More
May 28, 2010
Construction Employment Declines in 292 Out of 337 Metro Areas Between April 2009 and 2010
While construction employment increased between April 2009 and 2010 in more metro areas - 17 - than at any point during the past 12 months, the industry is still shedding workers in most areas, AGC said Friday. "Construction employment is clearly stabilizing in a growing list of metro areas," said… Read More
May 28, 2010
Respond to Veterans Affairs Survey on Project Labor Agreements by June 4
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) is conducting a series of surveys regarding the use of project labor agreement (PLAs) on various projects.  CFM is asking contractors to respond to the questionnaire for certain projects in Houston, Texas,… Read More
May 28, 2010
EPA Takes First Step in Regulating Coal Ash
On May 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever national rules related to the disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.  Coal combustion wastes, including coal ash or fly ash, are widely used in construction applications. The agency will publish a… Read More
May 28, 2010
More states, metros add construction jobs; material shortages, price hikes are uneven
Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in April and decreased in 12 states, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on May 21. Compared to April 2009, employment rose in North Dakota (2%), Alaska and D.C. (1% each), but fell in 48… Read More
May 28, 2010
Metropolitan Area Construction Employment - April
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DESPITE SLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES IN 292 OUT OF 337 METROPOLITAN AREAS BETWEEN APRIL 2009 AND 2010 Most Jobs Added in Kansas City, Kansas While Eau Claire, Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Job Growth; Monroe, Michigan Has Highest Rate of Decline and Chicago Loses Most Jobs… Read More
May 28, 2010

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