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

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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. .

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

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Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In fact, three out of four respondents (77%) to the 2023 AGC and Autodesk workforce survey agree that have a diverse team is key to boosting their business in the long run.

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

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Risks are classified into categories including finance, schedule, and design. Generally, risks on construction sites fall under one of three categories: finance, schedule, and design. Although exceeding budget on projects has become an industry-wide norm, finance issues are primarily a result of bad planning and coordination.

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Say This Three Times Fast: Sequestration, Construction and Contractor Claims!

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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. It is important that you are working closely with your scheduling team to document the status of work in place and time for completion.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

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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. During these hectic times and schedules, it becomes quite clear to distinguish the high-quality PMs from the average ones. Can Say No.

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100+ Construction Industry Statistics

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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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Financial Readiness Tips for Contractors: How to Control Costs with Smart Preconstruction Practices 

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And while it may seem paradoxical to prepare for the unexpected, it's totally possible to gear up for cost and schedule changes effectively. Watch NOW Current challenges in preconstruction and planning Ken starts the discussion by sharing the AGC's economic data and outlook for the industry in three areas: labor, supply chain, and materials.