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One-Third Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in Latest 12 Months

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released.

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Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Invest in America Coalition supports President Obama’s effort to address declining rates of foreign direct investment into the U.S. drop in employment, the commercial real estate market and the construction industry suffered the heaviest during the recession, and these sectors have been among the slowest to recover.

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1 Year Later: The Effects of Coronavirus on Construction

Construction Junkie

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently completed a comprehensive survey of nearly 1500 contractor members to see how the ongoing pandemic is still affecting their business. Among the challenges still facing many are supply chain constraints, rising material costs, and project delays and cancellations.

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Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High

Business Facilities

finance executives lead expectations for “substantial” economic expansion; North America leads forecast for anticipated hiring, according to American Express survey. Read Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

Pro Builder

The May jobs report showed the kind of rebound America has been waiting for since the onset of stay-at-home orders instituted to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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Winners of 2012 Best A/E/C Employer Award Named in San Francisco

PSMJ Resources

Winners of 2012 Best A/E/C Employer Award Named in San Francisco. engineering firms as winners of the 2012 Best A/E/C Employer Award at the 3 rd Annual A/E/C Industry HR Summit held in San Francisco, California. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Corporate Finance Associates blog. PSMJ Resources, Inc. HubTrotter.

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Some useful points to consider for choosing a career in quantity surveying profession

Construction Cost Estimating

The Quantity Surveyors are employed to manage the finances and contractual administration of Construction projects. Besides, there are exciting commensurate perks which fluctuate on the basis of the employer. Given below, some useful points which should be considered to make a good career in quantity surveying profession.

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