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2022 AGC Workforce Survey: Labor Challenges Pave the Way for Career Opportunities 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Each year, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk survey a broad cross-section of construction firms to gather insights into today’s workforce. The 2022 Autodesk and AGC Workforce Survey sheds light on current workforce trends and what firms are doing to respond. . Firms are increasing their pay rates .

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California Opens Door Wider To COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims

ENR Construction

Newsom extends claim potential to all workers outside the home, beyond what other states have done; AGC, Chamber voice concerns about rebutting claims and benefit costs.

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February Rise in Construction Outlays Contrasts with Pandemic-Drive Collapse in March, AGC Says

Construction Superintendent Magazine

They called on Congress to urgently pass targeted recovery measures to boost infrastructure funding, compensate firms for lost or delayed federally funded work, and provide needed pension relief. Association officials cautioned that their latest survey shows conditions for contractors have deteriorated rapidly since February.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

These exits weren’t just about compensation, either. That was huge, and it made some people ask questions and rethink their original career choices,” says Brian Turmail, VP of public affairs and strategic initiatives for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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New Survey Finds Sharp Jump in Owners Canceling, Delaying Construction Projects Putting Jobs at Risk

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Association officials warned that these cancellations mean massive job losses are likely soon unless Congress passes targeted recovery measures to boost infrastructure funding, compensate firms for lost or delayed federally funded work and provide needed pension relief.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Because the compensation statute is operative “[n]otwithstanding any statutory or common law to the contrary,” the Minnesota Supreme Court held that it “retroactively revived the State’s cause of action for statutory reimbursement previously extinguished by the statute of repose in 1982.”

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

Doug Swenson with the AGC of MN has been a great mentor and taught me everything I know about cranes and heavy equipment. As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. She got me started in construction and helped me get my job at Mortenson. Bonnie Lunzer, 21 Years’ Experience.

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