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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With baby boomers retiring in droves and younger workers wary of an industry they view as boring, dangerous and vulnerable after years of double-digit unemployment rates, any way to quell those perceptions is welcome. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Henry Nutt III, Preconstruction Executive, Southland Industries

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Yet the construction industry still has room to grow when it comes to improving representation. One of the industry leaders who is working to push DEI forward in the industry is Henry Nutt III, a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries. Tell us about your role at Southland and how you got involved with AGC. .

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Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Rule for Apprenticeship Programs

ENR Construction

Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

For the past six months, we’ve known the construction industry In the US has been highly affected by the coronavirus pandemic , but how much? A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. The Full Report You can find the full report on the AGC of American website.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Reasons to Join. Specialty Organizations. Schedule Demo.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. 2022 is no exception.

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100+ Construction Industry Statistics

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. Undoubtedly, the construction industry is very complex. Below, we’ll provide you with all the important construction industry statistics you need to understand the current state of affairs. State of the Industry.