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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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
July Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Delta Variant Threatens Further Gains
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2021
Construction employment in July remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 36 states, 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
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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.
Construction Employment Declines or Stagnates in 101 Metro Areas, Reports Association
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2021
Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and June 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.
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.
Vaccine Mandate: How Employers Can Prepare
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
President Biden's vaccine mandate has left many businesses, including in construction, uncertain about what's next. But legal experts say there are ways to prepare
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.
The State of Employment in August
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The State of Employment in August. After nearly six months of the economy creating more than 700,000 new jobs each month, employment increased at a slower rate by 235,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. mbeirne. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:56.
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).
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.
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.
Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Level in 39 States, Reports AGC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 16, 2021
Construction employment in June remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.
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
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.
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.
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
Large Canada Employers and Jobsites Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Contractors EllisDon and PCL have a Nov. 1 deadline for employees to get vaccinations, and giant BC Hydro and LNG Canada projects require site worker shots in coming weeks
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).
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
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.
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.
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
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 13:21. You’ve attended the webinars on navigating COVID-19. You’ve read the trade publication tips. You have implemented measures to protect your workers. So, you’re ahead of the game, right?
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.
Large Employers and Jobsites in Canada Set COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Major firms EllisDon and PCL have a Nov. 1 deadline for employees to get vaccinations, with giant BC Hydro and LNG Canada projects also requiring site worker shots by January
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
Construction employment stalls in January with unemployment rate of 9.4%
BD+C
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Construction employment stagnated in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.
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 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.
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
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