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Construction employment increased in 221, or 62 percent, of 358 metro areas between June 2022 and June 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the job gains in many parts of the country would have been higher if firms could find more workers to hire. “Demand remains strong for many types of construction projects in much of the country,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “But it remains difficult for many firms to find enough workers to hire to keep pace with that strong demand.” Read more.
Watch the recap from AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference where construction industry leaders and federal agency counterparts came together for a powerful discussion on real-time business impacts. Be sure to attend next year’s conference at the Ritz Carlton in Washington D.C.
The annual Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In was held on Tuesday, May 16th. The event featured speakers from Capitol Hill and the Biden administration. It was a great opportunity for AGC members to meet with dozens of senators and representatives as well as strengthen our relationship with members of congress.
The House votes to repeal a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule. As a result of the rule, at least 3,000 projects already under construction will have to re-do their Endangered Species Act consultations, threatening schedules and even project feasibility. On July 27, the House of Representatives voted with AGC to repeal a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) rule uplisting from threatened to endangered status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) the Northern Long Eared Bat found in 37 states. AGC supports the effort to repeal the rule because, the Service: The Senate voted to repeal the rule on May 11. President Biden is…
Two Pittsburgh area AGC chapters, the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP), have teamed together to launch a new mental health initiative for the Pittsburgh area construction industry. By posing a simple question, “Yinz Good?” (Pittsburghese for “Are you okay?”), the initiative encourages individuals to engage in conversations about mental health and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace. The program reflects the CAWP and MBA’s dedication to the health and welfare of the construction industry’s workforce. By offering a comprehensive collection of resources through a dedicated website,…
Meet Jeremy! Jeremy has been with Burleson Construction Company since 2015. He is a Project Manager leading commercial and industrial building projects. Jeremy is the immediate past President of the Construction Leadership Council with AGC of TN, current Secretary and Treasurer for the Tri-Cities Branch of AGC of TN, and is currently serving on the CLC Steering Committee for AGC of America. Why did you choose to get involved with AGC’s Construction Leadership Committee? I got involved with the CLC Steering Committee to continue my own professional development. I also wanted the ability to have a forum with CLC members…
Termination for cause on a construction project is the equivalent of “going nuclear.” Construction is riddled with claims and litigation, and termination for cause litigation may be the costliest.[i] Construction professionals need to be familiar with the termination clauses in their contracts. This article examines the importance of writing an effective termination for cause provision and how the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ConsensusDocs standard construction contracts differ on this issue. The contractual requirements governing termination must be followed to terminate a party effectively. This includes giving notice pursuant to the timing and in a format specified in the contract.…
Meet Max! Max has been involved in the construction industry since as long as he can remember. Max recalls talking shop with his parents at the dinner table while growing up and in college serving as an officer for the Pittsburg State University AGC student chapter. After successful experiences with two other electrical contractors, Max moved to the family business and more recently bought in. Max has brought over 15 years of experience in business development, estimating, and project management. Max serves on his local NECA NJATC Apprentice Interview Committee, local CLC board, local Builders’ AGC board, national AGC specialty…