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Kiewit's Michael Svoboda wins inaugural Bowen Prize for Broadway Bridge project
Michael Svoboda, from Kiewit Infrastructure, has been awarded the inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Granite Construction wins award for AI tool capturing retirees' expertise
Granite Construction, based in Watsonville, California, has been recognized for its development of an AI-powered training tool named Asphalt Guru.
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Construction sector gains 11,000 jobs in April amid tariff concerns
By Silver State Journal | May 2, 2025
Construction sector employment increased by 11,000 positions in April, driven by rising wages that allowed the industry to add workers more swiftly than other sectors.
March sees a 0.5% decline in construction spending, impacting all major sectors
By Silver State Journal | May 1, 2025
Construction spending experienced a 0.5 percent decline from February to March, affecting all major nonresidential public and private categories.
Construction jobs rise in 192 metro areas from March 2024 to March 2025
By Silver State Journal | Apr 29, 2025
Construction jobs experienced growth in 192 out of 360 metro areas from March 2024 to March 2025, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America, which draws on new government employment data.
Restaurants and government work to combat black-market reservation sales
By Silver State Journal | Apr 24, 2025
In recent years, a black market for hard-to-get restaurant reservations has emerged across the United States.
Hensel Phelps recognized as top construction safety leader by national contractors group
By Silver State Journal | Apr 23, 2025
Hensel Phelps Construction has been honored with the grand prize at the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards, recognized for its outstanding construction safety and health program in 2024 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Construction employment sees mixed trends across states from March 2024 to March 2025
By Silver State Journal | Apr 18, 2025
Construction employment has risen in 31 states and the District of Columbia over the course of the past year, with 30 states showing gains between February and March, reports the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nonresidential construction costs rise for third month amid tariff concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 11, 2025
The analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America reports a 0.4 percent increase in nonresidential construction materials and services in March, marking a consecutive three-month rise in prices.
Caddell Construction honored for extensive community service in 2024
By Silver State Journal | Apr 10, 2025
Montgomery-based Caddell Construction has been recognized for its charitable efforts in 2024, receiving the AGC in the Community Member award for its 40-hour community service challenge.
Seattle's Lynnwood Link project wins top prize in Build America Awards
By Silver State Journal | Apr 9, 2025
Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project has been recognized as the most outstanding construction project of 2024 by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Volunteers partner to build walls for Habitat for Humanity house in Ohio
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 7, 2025
AGC Charities Inc., in collaboration with Kokosing and United Rentals, organized a volunteer effort to build all the walls for a new Habitat for Humanity house in Delaware and Union Counties.
Tariffs may hinder U.S. construction growth despite March job increases
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 4, 2025
The construction sector reported an increase of 13,000 jobs in March, as wages in the industry enabled it to hire more rapidly than other sectors, according to a new analysis of government data from the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction employment rises in 189 metro areas despite tariff concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 3, 2025
Construction employment increased in 189 metro areas in the year from February 2024 to February 2025, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America based on recent government employment statistics.
Restaurant industry concerns raised over new tariffs on imports
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 2, 2025
Today, the National Restaurant Association addressed the implications of new reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Construction spending rises in February despite slowed hiring rates
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 1, 2025
Construction spending saw a modest increase of 0.7 percent from January to February, according to the Associated General Contractors of America's analysis of recent government data.
Construction job growth observed in 31 states and D.C. over the past year
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 28, 2025
Construction employment saw growth in 31 states and the District of Columbia from February of last year to February this year, with 27 states along with D.C. adding jobs between January and February, according to analysis from the Associated...
National Restaurant Association honors Ted Fowler with 2025 Legends Award
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 20, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has announced Ted Fowler as the recipient of its 2025 Legends Award.
Tech innovations boost hiring efficiency in restaurants
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 18, 2025
The restaurant and foodservice industry is projected to add 150,000 jobs annually between 2025 and 2035, reaching a total employment of 17.4 million people.
Construction employment rises in most states amid uncertainty over tariffs
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 17, 2025
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.