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Construction Employment Reaches 10-Year High

Construction Equipment

AGC reports construction employment increased by 13,000 jobs in June and by 282,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . Autodesk commissioned several photoshoots with AGC member firms to create the initial collection of images. Talent Shortage .

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. This organization showcases employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to women in the workplace. So that’s been amazing to see.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

Demographers, sociologists, and political pundits have searched for answers to explain what hints at a mass rejection of the conventional work ethic and a rupturing of the relationship between employee and employer. These exits weren’t just about compensation, either. How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Generation?

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AGC Convention (Grapevine, Texas). The annual AGC Convention, brought to you by the Associated General Contractors, provides contractors with space to study industry-critical topics in-depth in a dynamic, educational setting. The AGC Convention will be open for on-site registration with early bird dates until November 30, 2021. .

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. Partnering in a unit price environment. Shared vision. Long-term commitment.