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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.
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Construction industry sees job growth amid rising wages and spending
Construction employment saw an increase of 8,000 jobs in October, according to new government data analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises across U.S., but firms face worker shortages
Construction employment increased in 227 out of 358 metropolitan areas from September 2023 to September 2024, according to a report by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises in most states; calls for increased workforce training
Construction employment has seen an upward trend in 40 states over the past year, with 24 states and the District of Columbia reporting job additions from August to September.
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Construction industry adds jobs; calls for training program funding
Construction sector employment increased by 25,000 jobs in September, with nonresidential and residential contractors adding workers at a faster rate than other industries.
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Construction employment rises in majority of U.S. metro areas as firms increase wages
Construction employment has increased in 245 out of 358 metropolitan areas from August 2023 to August 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction employment rises in majority of US states over past year
Construction employment increased in 39 states between August 2023 and August 2024, while 27 states and the District of Columbia added jobs from July to last month, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials indicated that tight labor market conditions are making it difficult for firms to find enough workers.
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Construction sector adds thousands of jobs amid record low unemployment
The construction sector added 34,000 jobs in August while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2 percent, the lowest August rate in the 25-year history of the data, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials noted that the unemployment rate and results from a recently released workforce survey conducted by the association and Arcoro indicate that firms would likely have hired more workers if they could find qualified candidates.
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Worker shortages contribute significantly as US construction spending drops by $2 billion
Construction spending slid 0.3 percent from June to July, pulled down by declines in private residential and nonresidential construction, according to an analysis of a new government report that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said their newly released workforce survey indicates the decreases are attributable in part to a shortage of skilled workers, and they called on the federal government to increase support for programs to prepare more workers for construction careers.
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Construction industry urges better federal policies amid severe worker shortage
The nation’s failure to invest in construction workforce education and training programs is having a measurable impact on the country’s ability to build infrastructure and other projects, according to a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Arcoro, an HR technology company supporting the construction industry. The survey revealed that 94 percent of contractors report difficulties filling open positions, prompting calls for better federal workforce policies.
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Construction employment increases across majority of US metro areas from July '23-'24
Construction employment increased in 232, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between July 2023 and July 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of new government employment data. Association officials noted that their latest workforce survey shows contractors are still eager to hire more employees but face difficulty finding qualified workers.
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Construction employment rises across majority of US states
Construction employment increased in 39 states in July from a year earlier, while 29 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June and July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials noted that demand for projects—and the workers to execute them—remains robust in most states but there is a pressing need to prepare more people for careers in construction.