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Recent News About Associated General Contractors of America Nevada Chapter
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Construction employment rises in most states amid uncertainty over tariffs
Construction employment has seen an increase in 34 states and the District of Columbia from January 2024 to January 2025, according to a report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Tariffs likely to push nonresidential construction material prices higher
The Associated General Contractors of America has reported a 0.5 percent rise in the price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction for February.
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Construction sector adds jobs amid tariff and labor concerns
Construction employment rose by 19,000 positions in February, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Proposed tariffs threaten U.S construction investment amid declining January outlays
Construction spending saw a slight decline in January, falling 0.2 percent from the previous month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact
The Associated General Contractors of America reported a 0.8 percent increase in the cost of materials and services for nonresidential construction from December to January, marking the largest rise in the past year.
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Defense Department drops PLA requirements following court ruling
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a significant policy shift by removing project labor agreement (PLA) requirements from its military construction solicitations.
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Construction industry faces challenges as labor market tightens
Construction sector employment saw an increase of 4,000 jobs in January, driven by gains in nonresidential construction, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises despite labor shortages; Houston leads job gains
Construction employment rose in 244 out of 358 metropolitan areas between December 2023 and December 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction spending rises amid single-family housing demand despite tariff concerns
Construction spending saw a modest increase from November to December, driven by the demand for single-family homes and data centers, according to a report released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises in majority of states; potential challenges loom
Construction employment saw an increase in 38 states and the District of Columbia from December 2023 to December 2024, with 26 states reporting job growth between November and December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Court invalidates PLA mandate for federal construction projects
The United States Court of Federal Claims has ruled in favor of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) in a consolidated bid protest case, MVL USA, Inc., et al. v. United States, Case No. 24-1057.
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Survey finds incorrect marking behind most contractor utility line strikes
A recent survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America has highlighted significant issues with the marking of utility lines.
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Survey highlights mixed outlooks for construction sectors amid economic uncertainties
Construction contractors are expressing optimism about certain private-sector segments and public-sector work, according to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage.
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US construction spending stagnant as housing gains offset office declines
Construction spending remained flat from October to November, according to a recent report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises but workforce challenges loom
Construction employment has risen in 234 of the 358 metropolitan areas surveyed between November 2023 and November 2024, according to data analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises in most states; workforce shortages persist
Construction employment has seen an increase in 41 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, with 23 states and D.C. adding jobs from October to November, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction sector adds thousands of jobs as demand shows signs of recovery
The construction sector saw an increase of 10,000 jobs in November, with growth reported in both residential and nonresidential areas.
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Residential gains drive U.S construction spending increase amid regulatory delays
Construction spending in the United States saw a modest increase of 0.4 percent from September to October, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.174 trillion.
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Most US metro areas see rise in construction jobs amid hiring challenges
Construction employment increased in 238 out of 358 metro areas from October 2023 to October 2024, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America based on government data.
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Construction job growth varies across US; calls for more workforce training
Construction employment has shown an upward trend in 41 states over the past year, with 33 states and the District of Columbia reporting job increases from September to October.