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Construction employment sees record rebound in May
Construction Dive
JUNE 8, 2020
New government employment data points to a sooner-than-expected economic recovery, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu
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Residential Construction Employment Outperforms National Employment
Pro Builder
JANUARY 12, 2021
Residential Construction Employment Outperforms National Employment. As overall nonfarm payroll employment decreased in December amid rising COVID-19 cases, residential construction jobs increased. Non-residential employment continues to trail behind.
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Construction employment declines by 7,000 in June
BD+C
JULY 7, 2021
Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.
Employment Increases in 29 States
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 30, 2020
Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2018 and December 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states from November to December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction employment consistently
ABC: Nonres Construction Employment Expands in October
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Nonresidential construction employment added 59,700 jobs on net in October. Construction Data
Construction Metrics We’re Watching — November 2020: 2020 Employment Benchmarks
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A look at the state of the construction industry from a statistical point of view. Construction Technology/News
Construction employment stalls in April
BD+C
MAY 7, 2021
Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.
Employment in the COVID-19 Era
Constructech
JULY 7, 2020
Unsurprisingly, employment in construction, like every other industry, has been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Overall employment, while creeping up, is far from the level pre-pandemic. Construction employment totaled 7,043,000 in May, about where it stood in late 2017.
Construction Employment Trails Pre-COVID Levels in 91 Metro Areas, Says AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 2, 2021
Construction employment declined in 91 metro areas and was stagnant in another 24 between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and May 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.
Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19
Construction Dive
MAY 13, 2020
The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 6, 2020
What Employment Laws Could Look Like After COVID-19. The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 08/06/2020 - 14:02.
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COVID-19 and Employment
Constructech
MAY 28, 2020
Construction was considered an essential business during the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, at least in most localities, but still suffered massive employment decreases. This constituted nearly 13% of the industry’s employment and was, by far, the worst one-month decline ever.
High Material Costs Fuel Employment Lag: AGC
Construction Equipment
MARCH 30, 2021
Construction employment in February remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but six states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Soaring materials costs and supply-chain problems still threaten future employment, according to the group.
What Contractors Need to Know About Employment Equality and Diversity Regulations in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 15, 2021
A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to. Construction Best Practices
Nonresidential Weakness Fuels Employment Lag: AGC
Construction Equipment
MARCH 17, 2021
Nonresidential contractors are not adding jobs, which helped fuel lagging construction employment figures in January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors. Construction employment remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, according to AGC.
AGC Links Employment Decline to Weather, Nonres
Construction Equipment
MARCH 10, 2021
Construction employment declined by 61,000 jobs in February compared to The unemployment rate for construction rose to 9.6 percent in February, hampered by severe winter weathe an ongoing weakness in new nonresidential projects, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Analysis Reports Construction Employment Slips by 20K in May, Supply-Chain Problems Plague Nonresidential Contractors
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 9, 2021
The post Analysis Reports Construction Employment Slips by 20K in May, Supply-Chain Problems Plague Nonresidential Contractors appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Economic News AGC Construction Employment Nonresidential construction supply chain
April Construction Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Reports AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
The post April Construction Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Reports AGC appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Economic News AGC Construction Employment
Const. Employment Rebounds by 464K Jobs
Construction Equipment
JUNE 17, 2020
Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7 percent unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. The huge
NLRB issues final joint-employer rule
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The ABC said the ruling should provide clarity to contractors about their responsibility under the National Labor Relations Act
Construction Employment in March Remains Below March 2020 Levels, Says AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 19, 2021
Construction employment in March remained below March 2020 levels in 35 states despite a sizzling homebuilding market and a strong recovery from severe winter weather, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.
Residential Construction Employment Now Higher Than 2019
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Residential Construction Employment Now Higher Than 2019. in October with the addition of 638,000 new jobs, residential construction employment also filled more vacant roles and hit the first year-over-year gain since the pandemic came to town.
Hensel Phelps employs autonomous robot 'dog' at Denver Airport project
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2020
Boston Dynamics’ Spot has moved past the piloting phase, carrying laser scans on the project, which the general contractor took over in February
Self-Employment, Scale & Success
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Founder Michael Kaufman on Kaufman Lynn Construction's Path to Becoming One of South Florida's Largest Contractors
UK Construction Employment Decline Worst Since 2010
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 11, 2020
The post UK Construction Employment Decline Worst Since 2010 appeared first on 4BT 83,000 lost jobs in 2nd quarter 2020 (Office of National Statistics).
Construction Employment Rebounds in March, Rising Costs + More Threaten Outlook Says AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 6, 2021
Construction employment climbed by 110,000 in March as the industry recovered from severe winter weather that pushed employment down by 56,000 in February, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
National Labor Relations Board's independent contractor ruling called 'employer friendly'
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
While misclassification of workers as independent contractors is not a violation of the National Labor Relations Act, employers still need to classify their workers correctly
Const. Employment Rises in 31 States
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2020
Construction employment increased from May to June in 31 states and the District of Columbia, but the gains may have stalled, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Windover employs tech to expedite truss production, installation
Construction Dive
JUNE 10, 2020
The construction company used data from 3D modeling to design and manufacture 935 trusses and deliver them to the jobsite in three days
Construction Employment Increases in September: AGC
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General
Homebuilding Sees Employment Gains, Nonres Stumbles
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing. Infrastructure and nonresidential building construction lost 11,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
Construction Employment Increases in 218 Metros
Construction Equipment
MAY 8, 2019
Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction Employment in December Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels in 34 States
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2021
The post Construction Employment in December Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels in 34 States appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Economic News AGC Construction Employment COVID-19 Hiring and Business Outlook Paycheck Protection Program
Const. Employment Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 28, 2021
Construction employment in December remained below pre-pandemic levels in two-thirds of the states even though 37 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs from November to December, according to an analysis by the AGC.
AGC Reports Construction Employment Declines in 203 Metro Areas March 2020-March 2021 Despite Homebuilding Boom, Improving Economy
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 3, 2021
Construction employment decreased from March 2020 to March 2021 in 203, or 57%, of the nation’s metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data recently released.
Const. Employment Declines Year-Over-Year
Construction Equipment
APRIL 29, 2020
Construction employment declined in 99 out of 358 metro areas from March 2019 to last month as the coronavirus pandemic triggered the first shutdown orders and project cancellations, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today.
Employment Falls in 62% of Metros in June
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 7, 2020
Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas in June compared to the same period last year, despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of government data that the Associated General Contractors of America. “It’s
Employment Declines from June to July
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2020
Construction employment decreased from June to July in 26 states and the District of Columbia as earlier widespread job gains gave way to more project cancellations, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Const. Employment Declines in Most Metros
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Construction firms are experiencing widespread project deferrals and cancellations, along with disruptions to ongoing work and few new project awards, as the economic damage from the pandemic drags down industry employment.
AGC Reports on December Construction Employment Analysis
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2020
Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2018 and December 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states from November to December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. The post AGC Reports on December Construction Employment Analysis appeared first on Construction Superintendent.
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