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Spending Declines Between July and August

Construction Equipment

Construction spending declined between July and August to an annualized rate of $837 billion, but increased compared to August 2011, according to an analysis of new federal data by AGC. October 2, 2012. read more

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

Many states allowed construction jobsites to remain active during the pandemic, and the industry benefited from that: From March 2020, when the pandemic was declared, to August 2022, the number of residential building and specialty trade contractors increased 7.9% (or by 232,600 workers), according to BLS data.

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Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This award-winning show is officially supported by the State of New York, and covers major construction opportunities in residential, commercial and infrastructure across New York and the Tri-state region. She’s joined by Josh Portner ( Google ), Peter Tateishi ( AGC ), and Rose Hall ( AXA XL North America Construction ).

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States For Most Construction Jobs

Constructonomics

A June 2012 report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identified 20 states that are adding construction jobs. Source: AGC of America , from Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Of course, getting a job as a civil engineer requires an extensive educational background. Three Drivers of Construction Jobs Growth.

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Construction Employment Jumps in February

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 58,000 jobs in February to the highest level since November 2008 with gains in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Project Management: A Career Guide  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to Study.com the job description includes, “Construction project managers control the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. AGC Career Center. National Center for Construction Education & Research. Build Your Future.