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Construction association survey finds labor shortages and supply chain problems are constraining further nonresidential growth; officials urge public leaders to reform training and immigration policies
Total construction spending decreased by 0.4% in July as spending on new houses and apartments tumbled, overshadowing a pickup in private nonresidential and public construction, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released on Sept. 1 of federal spending data.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, experience the largest gains over 12 months; Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, and Bergen-Hudson-Passaic, New Jersey, post the worst year-over-year decreases
Construction employment increased in 250, or 70%, of 358 metro areas between July 2021 and July 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. But association officials cautioned that most construction firms report they are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire, according to a survey the association and Autodesk released Aug. 31.
91% of construction firms having a hard time finding workers to hire, driving up costs and project delays, new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk finds
Construction workforce shortages are affecting nearly all construction firms, undermining the industry’s ability to complete projects on schedule and threatening the success of new federal investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk.
Associated General Contractors of America to release series of mental health PSAs, host quarterly mental health forums and assemble resources for firms to use with their workers
The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a new effort to combat high suicide rates and improve mental health among the industry’s workers, the trade group announced today. The new effort, which the association is launching as part of its support for Suicide Prevention Month, is designed to address the high rate of suicide among construction workers.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research, through its Build Your Future initiative, is excited to announce the national expansion of its career exploration tool, CareerStarter. This new program provides direct connections between entry-level job seekers, local training programs and employers.
New York has largest job loss since February 2020 peak, while Florida and Utah top list of states with gains; New York has worst monthly decline from June, while California and Texas lead job gainers in July
Construction employment in July continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in 15 states as contractors struggled to find qualified workers to fill openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today.
The construction industry is on the brink of significant change and disruption. As the world continues to adjust and recover from COVID-19’s impact, it now also faces a multitude of pandemic-related macroeconomic factors. Add to that the war in Ukraine, high inflation, interest rate rises, supply chain challenges, increase wage costs and reduced skilled labor availability…and the picture becomes a bit darker.
Construction official warns that newly released proposed federal rule for government-mandated project labor agreements will limit competition, inflate costs and harm disadvantaged businesses
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of new federal rules that will soon require procurement officials to impose project labor agreements for federal construction projects valued at $35 million or more.
Pro-oriented, residentially focused construction supply companies acquired 671 locations and opened 154 others in 2021, capping one of the busiest years ever for lumberyards, specialty dealers and related firms, Webb Analytics’ just-released 2021 Deals Report finds.
Job growth accelerated in July amid higher inflation and growing economic pressures. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 528,000 and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5% in July.