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Our special events create space for the conversations that actually help. Roll up your sleeves with fellow contractors during Operation Opening Doors, when we’ll make improvements to residential structures at Give Kids the World, a charity that provides children with critical illnesses and their families free weeklong vacations to Orlando’s theme parks. Meet other newcomers at the First-Time Attendee Reception. Network with thousands of contractors at the Celebrate Construction Party, the largest event of the convention. See what’s planned and register: convention.agc.org.
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 2.9 percent from January 2025 to last month, while construction spending slipped 0.4 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of two government reports issued today. Association officials said that tariffs are inflating the cost of key materials and urged federal officials to quickly renew key infrastructure measures like the surface transportation bill to give domestic suppliers the certainty they need to boost production. “Although producer indexes are based on selling prices of domestic producers, the…
Finding and keeping skilled workers remains one of the construction industry’s biggest challenges. To help members tackle this issue head-on, AGC of America—along with our partners at Arcoro—has released the Construction Workforce & HR Conference After-Action Report. This report serves as a catalogue of construction workforce development and HR success stories from around the country. As you will see, this report not only provides details of those success stories but the contact information for the men and women who crafted those solutions. Watch this video to give you an idea of the kind of solutions you will find.
The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across the country, association officials announced today. The campaign, called America’s Moving Forward, launches as a new association analysis of federal employment data found that most major metro areas in the country added new construction jobs since 2020. “Improving highways and transportation systems makes it easier for companies to thrive and expand by lowering shipping costs, accelerating deliveries and connecting firms to clients and investors,” said Ken Simonson, the chief economist of the Associated…
As the construction industry prepares for Construction Safety Week 2026 (May 4–8), a new episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast examines why this industry-wide initiative continues to play a vital role in improving jobsite safety and strengthening a culture of care. In this episode, host Max Nelson welcomes the 2026 Construction Safety Week Co-Chairs:Adam Jelen, President & CEO of Gilbane Building Company, andKyle Larkin, President & CEO of Granite. Together, they reflect on the growth of Construction Safety Week, the progress the industry has made, and the work that still lies ahead—especially around serious injuries, fatalities, and mental health. Why Construction Safety…
Join us for a virtual orientation designed to help you get the most value from your AGC of America membership Wednesday 2/25 at 2PM EST. Whether your company is new to AGC or you’re looking for a refresher, this session will highlight key benefits, resources, and opportunities available to you and your team. Good to know: Every employee at an AGC member company can take advantage of AGC’s benefits—so feel free to invite your colleagues to join! Register today to secure your spot.
Get answers from people who’ve been there.The AGC Annual Convention brings together contractors, project leaders, executives, and other construction professionals who are solving the same problems you face every day. Walk away with strategies you can use immediately on your next job. No filler, just practical insights on what’s working right now in the field, in the shop, and across operations. The connections matter as much as the content.Our special events create space for the conversations that actually help. Roll up your sleeves with fellow contractors during Operation Opening Doors, when we’ll make improvements to residential structures at Give Kids…
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 3.3 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, propelled by double-digit increases in aluminum, steel and copper prices, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials noted that it appears that new tariffs are enabling domestic producers of key construction materials to raise prices. “Even though these indexes are based on selling prices of domestic producers, it is clear that the steep tariffs on imported metals and products are enabling U.S. sellers to push up costs for…
Construction employment rose in 34 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, while 20 states and D.C. added jobs between November and December, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called on policy makers in Washington to work promptly on enacting the next transportation legislation to enable contractors to avoid having to lay off workers. “Although a majority of states added construction employees over the year, employment has stalled in the latest month,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Too many projects have been…
Spending on projects underway in October climbed by 0.5 percent from September, led by a huge increase in residential improvements and a small pickup in public works, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted the results are consistent with their recent survey that found contractors much less optimistic about growth prospects than a year ago. “Our survey of contractors found widespread expectations of growing demand for data centers and power projects, but expectations are subdued for all other types of projects compared to the 2025 Outlook Survey,”…