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AGC: Construction Employment Rises, Job Levels Reach Near Record Levels

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 231 or 65 percent of 358 metro areas between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

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AGC pushes for more environmentally friendly construction

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The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently released a report to spur more environmentally friendly construction.

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Construction input costs stabilizing but volatility ‘isn’t dead’

Construction Dive

Despite lower materials prices, the construction landscape remains complicated due to high interest rates and long lead times, according to AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson.

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Transformative Construction Technology to be Showcased at AGC IT Forum

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re excited to be at the 2018 AGC IT Forum Aug. The 10 th anniversary of this important industry event, the forum pulls together construction IT professionals, innovators and construction executives with a passion for technology from all corners of the nation. 15-17 in Chicago. The Thursday afternoon (Aug.

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Record Construction Job Openings Point to Need for More Workers, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October as unemployment rates for the sector hovered near the all-time low for the month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Both residential and nonresidential construction employers want to.

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AGC panel: An overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

Construction Dive

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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PC Construction Accepts AGC Build America Award for 4th Year Running

PC Construction

PC just now accepted a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors in Las Vegas, our fourth consecutive win of this prestigious award. This latest recognition is in the Construction Management category for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. incident rate.

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