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Volunteers partner to build walls for Habitat for Humanity house in Ohio
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
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.
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 4, 2025
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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.
Tariffs likely to push nonresidential construction material prices higher
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 13, 2025
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.
Leslie Nagao appointed chief marketing officer for National Restaurant Association
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 13, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has announced Leslie Nagao as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Construction sector adds jobs amid tariff and labor concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
Construction employment rose by 19,000 positions in February, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America.
National Restaurant Association comments on new labor legislation
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Proposed tariffs threaten U.S construction investment amid declining January outlays
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 3, 2025
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.
Nevada temporarily suspends cage-free egg law amid supply strain
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 20, 2025
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary suspension of the state's cage-free egg law.
Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
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.
Defense Department drops PLA requirements following court ruling
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a significant policy shift by removing project labor agreement (PLA) requirements from its military construction solicitations.
Construction industry faces challenges as labor market tightens
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 7, 2025
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.
Restaurant industry set for $1.5 trillion sales boost amid job growth
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 6, 2025
The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add over 200,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest report.
Construction employment rises despite labor shortages; Houston leads job gains
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 5, 2025
Construction employment rose in 244 out of 358 metropolitan areas between December 2023 and December 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.