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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), recently announced a new program to diversify the construction workforce. Innovative Building Material Being Touted in Wake of Disastrous Calif. Contractors Focused on Labor Strategies and Programs for Year Ahead. Wildfires.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 85% of construction firms report they have open positions they are trying to fill. To alleviate the labor shortage and sustain the future of the industry in the long-term, construction needs to attract a new generation of passionate, diverse, and innovative professionals.