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On October 25th, Maine experienced a tragic mass shooting that shook the entire state to its core. The event highlighted the vulnerability of small communities where everyone felt the impact, either directly or indirectly. The construction industry, like many others, faced the challenge of supporting its members through the aftermath. Before the incident, there were ongoing discussions about mental health in the construction sector with YouTurn Health. This partnership proved invaluable in addressing the immediate needs following the tragedy. YouTurn Health’s approach to mental health support is personalized and empathetic, matching individuals with others who share similar experiences. This method…
Varied Monthly Results among Segments, along with Year-over-Year Gains, Suggest Demand for Projects Remains Strong but Spending May Have Been Slowed by Shortage of Qualified Construction Workers Total construction spending dipped from February to March with declines in private nonresidential and residential projects that offset a rebound in public construction, according to an analysis of a new government report that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted, however, that contractors continue to report robust backlogs and few cancellations, suggesting that the slowdown in spending may be due to a lack of workers, not slumping demand. “Private…
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif., Baton Rouge, La. and Fairbanks, Alaska Top Lists of Year-over-Year Rise in Industry Employment While New York City and Decatur, Ill. See Worst Job Loss Total & Rate for the Year Construction employment rose in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between March 2023 and March 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that demand for a range of projects, from infrastructure to manufacturing and data centers, continues to grow in many parts of the country even as firms struggle to find enough workers. “While high interest…
The 2024 AGC Operation Opening Doors Charity Project, in collaboration with United Rentals and Make-A-Wish San Diego, made significant strides in improving community infrastructure and supporting those in need. This year’s initiative focused on partnering with Make-A-Wish San Diego to create a playroom for a child in need. The project brought together industry professionals and volunteers, who donated their time, skills, and resources to make a tangible impact.
New Associated General Contractors of America Resource, Which was Written by Contractors for Contractors, Sets Common Process to Help Firms When Required to Track, Measure & Cut Emissions The Associated General Contractors of America released today a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build. The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry, is part of the association’s broader efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry. “This new tool will help…
Take a quick listen to this special ConstructorCast SHORT to hear how member company Alliance Construction Solutions are celebrating Construction Safety Week this year featuring Todd Konigsfeld – General Superintendent at Alliance Construction Solutions, LLC. Guest:Todd KonigsfeldGeneral SuperintendentAlliance Construction Solutionswww.allianceconstruction.com/
California and Alaska Lead Rankings of Year-over-Year Increases, While New York and Washington Lag; New York Posts Largest Number and Percent of Monthly Increases, While Oregon Has Largest Declines Construction employment increased in 39 states in March from a year earlier, while 36 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between February and March, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials hailed widespread gains in construction jobs, but warned that a dearth of available workers may imperil timely completion of many projects. “Most states have experienced no letup…
Associated General Contractors of America Also Names Chapters at Iowa State University and Kansas State University Winners of its Annual Contest to Recognize the Most Successful AGC Student Chapters Oklahoma State University, Iowa State University and Kansas State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2023, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. The student chapters were each honored for one of three categories: Resilient/Emerging Student Chapter, Community Service or Construction Management Skills. “These student chapters represent the incredible promise and potential that is the future of our industry,” said Thomas Brown, association’s president and president…
Sundt Wins AGC/Autodesk Innovation Award for Developing STCKY, while NCCER and the AGC of Massachusetts also win awards for Innovative New Workforce Development and Safety Programs Tempe-based Sundt awarded for developing STCKY, an innovative safety program which enhances the traditional rules-based compliance program by leveraging the principles of energy-based safety and human performance. As a result, Sundt was named as the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk. “Key to the success of the construction industry is the ability to constantly innovate to find ways to operate more safely, to be more productive and to…
Take a quick listen to this special ConstructorCast SHORT to hear how member company TDIndustries, a mechanical contractor based out of Dallas, Texas is celebrating Construction Safety Week this year featuring Jamie Dabbs – Vice President of Safety, Health & Environmental and this year’s Construction Safety Professional of the Year! Guest:Jamie DabbsVice President | Safety, Health & EnvironmentalTDIndustrieswww.tdindustries.com/