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The restoration of Michigan Central Station has been named the Grand Award Winner in the prestigious Baldwin Group Build America Awards — one of the highest honors in the U.S. construction industry. Led by The Christman Company and L.S. Brinker in partnership with Ford Motor Company and Quinn Evans, this extraordinary historic preservation project transformed Detroit’s iconic train station into a modern hub for innovation, research, and community connection. Originally opened in 1913 and vacant for more than 30 years, Michigan Central Station required complex structural rehabilitation, historic material restoration, and integration of advanced building systems — all while preserving…
AGC Charities Inc., Roger B. Kennedy Construction and Duffey Southeast teamed up to lead dozens of volunteers from across the country to replace aging fences, smooth sidewalks, clean floors and make other improvements to Give Kids the World Village today. The volunteer workday at the Kissimmee-based Give Kids the World Village is intended to help improve the experience for families with critically ill children who get to stay free at the village while enjoying access to the area’s amusement parks. “This is a great opportunity for contractors from around the country to put their skills to use helping make the…
Construction spending slipped 0.3 percent from December to January as declines in both private residential and nonresidential activity outweighed gains in public construction, according to an analysis of a new government report that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that the data highlights the continued impact of economic uncertainty on construction demand. “Rising construction costs and uncertainty over the impact of tariffs, war in the Middle East, and a slowing economy are leading to slowdowns and cancellations of many project types,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Aside from investment in data centers and…
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.1 percent from January and 3.1 percent from February 2025, driven by sharp increases in metals prices, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials warned that rising costs for key materials are making it harder for contractors and project owners to move forward with planned construction projects. “Major increases in the prices for diesel fuel and key metals occurred before the start of the Iran war,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The disruption of…
The Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) honored the region’s top projects February 26 at its 2026 Building Excellence Awards, held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. More than 1,300 industry leaders attended the Construction Industry Evening of Excellence, celebrating projects that reflect this year’s theme, Building What’s Next, and demonstrate how winning work drives economic growth, supports jobs, and sets the standard for quality in the construction industry. Award winners included Mascaro Construction Company, LP; Rycon Construction, Inc.; Caliber Contracting Services, Inc.; Landau Building Company; PJDick Incorporated; Jendoco Construction Corporation; and Griffin Interior…
Energy Job Shop, a North America platform connecting skilled trades workers to industrial careers, has launched a $1,000 annual scholarship to support individuals entering apprenticeships, technical training programs, and energy related careers.The award is open to applicants across Canada and the United States pursuing recognized trade certifications, apprenticeship pathways, or related industry programs.Full details and application information: https://www.energyjobshop.com/scholarship/
Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The decline follows stronger hiring in January than previously reported and suggests contractors are becoming more cautious about adding workers amid uncertainty about materials prices and demand for projects. “Contractors may be more reluctant to add workers amid uncertainty about how much they will pay for construction materials and demand for certain types of construction projects,” said Macrina Wilkins, the association’s director of market insights. “But even…
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.