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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.

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AGC Calls for New Infrastructure, Other Relief Measures

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released.

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Construction industry adds 20,000 employees in July but nonresidential employment dips

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

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Construction Employment Continues to Decline, AGC Calls for New Relief Steps

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased from June to July in 26 states and the District of Columbia as earlier widespread job gains gave way to more project cancellations, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.

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Construction Industry Adds 20K Employees in July; Nonresidential Employment Dips, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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New Association Survey Finds Mix of Layoffs, Pickup in Hiring in May

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have.

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#114:  No Damages for Delay -- Maybe, Maybe Not

NH Construction Law

They can arise from contractor fault, owner fault, or to events beyond either party’s control – or any combination of these. Still, contracts excusing a party from liability for the harm he causes have never been favorites of the courts, which often show a willingness to entertain exceptions to the enforceability of such clauses.