Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to a newly released analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. The Technology Strategist. How to maintain innovation momentum.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2018

Construction costs escalated in February, driven by price increases for a wide range of building materials including steel and aluminum , according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

As part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law an automatic, indiscriminate process of across-the-board budget cuts called sequestration. What contractors are affected? First, contractors who work directly with federal agencies could experience the greatest impact.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 29, 2013

Construction employment expanded in 35 states in February as the industry added 48,000 jobs nationally, the largest one-month gain in nearly six years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2022

This week we’re looking closely at the nuances of the bill to clarify what’s included, when these projects will be available to bid on, and how contractors can prepare for such a significant opportunity. – Jimmy Christianson, Vice President of Government Relations, Associated General Contractors of America. Alex Etchen, Sr.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 18, 2013

Construction employment expanded in two-thirds of all states in January as the industry showed signs of emerging from a six-year slump, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring input from Ken Simonson , the Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) , and Sue Bhattacharjee , the Director of Preconstruction at Herrero Builders , this webinar offers a snapshot of current construction problems, solutions, and trends. Want to catch the entire webinar?

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Over time, however, design-bid-build has proven to be inefficient, antagonistic, and incapable of delivering the majority of construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Learn more… [contact-form]. The post Job Order Contracting Information appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

helps drive better outcomes for owners, contractors, and subcontractors and better assure financial transparency as well as fiduciary responsibility. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular audits by independent third party. Owner leadership without excessive reliance upon “JOC consultants” Focus upon best value outcomes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Under the new law, PPP proposals would go before a panel made up of seven transportation and budget members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. "The Legislature would have the ability to override the panel's decisions but would have to act within 20 days. Image: eschipul.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Although exceeding budget on projects has become an industry-wide norm, finance issues are primarily a result of bad planning and coordination. We all know how megaprojects can easily go millions and even billions over budget. Undeniably, poor scheduling can have a devastating impact on a budget. Labor Quality.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Association officials said the new data shows the need to enact career and technical education reforms along with infrastructure funding. “Overall, the employment picture for construction workers is positive—the number of metro areas adding construction jobs in the past year was more than triple the number that lost jobs,” Read more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While a rewarding career, a PM is on the scene to juggle change orders, large teams of workers and unexpected issues–all while ensuring all work meets expected quality, budget and schedule. Some of the significant differences involve keeping track of timelines and budgets. 12 Qualities Every Construction Project Manager Should Have.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Building partnerships: case studies of client–contractor. 2004; Black et al., Bemelmans, J.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. AGC ] | Click to Tweet. AGC ] | Click to Tweet. AGC ] | Click to Tweet. AGC ] | Click to Tweet. 98% of megaprojects become delayed or over budget.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Ken Simonson, Chief Economist at The Associated General Contractors of America reports this week that the federal Highway Trust Fund would not have enough money to make full payments to states for highway construction expenditures they had already incurred and submitted for reimbursement. In addition, “Budget Secretary T.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Research from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that while construction backlogs are high, elevated material and borrowing costs could put more pressure on contractors. The construction industry is no stranger to challenges, and the latest wave of rising costs is putting many firms to the test.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

The paper was authored by NASFA, COAA, APPA, the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, AGC and AIA, and described the IPD delivery method and explained that it is a collaborative alliance among project stakeholders – owners, designers, contractors and other participants – to optimize the project results.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This means contractors working on eligible projects should expect to pay more in labor and benefits and may have to enroll their workers with a union, even if they’re an open shop. PLAs are used on both public and private construction projects , and the terms apply to all contractors and subcontractors working on the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

This also means you don't have to rely on guesswork to make resource allocation, budget, and timeline decisions. Cost Management in Autodesk Build, which offers forecasting, real-time cost tracking, and budget management to keep your project on the right (financial) track. In 2021, the industry saw a death rate of 9.4

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

3: Building Innovation 2013 is the only place you’ll find the authentic event on federal construction: FEDCon® — The Annual Market Outlook on Federal Construction — where attendees will hear the most authoritative, up-to-date information on federal agency building and infrastructure budgets, construction forecasts and regulatory updates.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

In the most basic terms, the role of a project manager is to lead teams and keep projects on budget and time. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors. Hone Budget Management Skills. AGC Career Center.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

Missing a submittal could be a costly mistake, especially if it is not discovered until late in the project delaying the project schedule and increasing the overall budget. With the filters and reporting functionality in AutoSpecs, you can select only the submittal items that relate to that contractor and create a report from that list.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011.

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Help Everybody Everyday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The most important information you gather about a contact is your interaction with that person and information you learn about them (example: Met at AGC Conference, plays flag football on Sundays, huge Phillies fan, looking for advice on networking). 12,000 a year is just too big a piece of the marketing budget pie for a firm of that size.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In an industry known for construction delays and cost overruns, high quality BIM projects are being built on-time (or even early) and significantly under budget. a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A 2022 study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have unfilled positions. . This will be very instrumental in budgeting future projects given certain relevant parameters. Meanwhile, the contract game is beginning to change as well. Community impact. “I

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