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🐄🌿 Witness the groundbreaking Anaerobic Digestor Project at Goodrich Family Farm, a Build America Award winner! We sat down with Kingsbury Companies, LLC. to discuss this innovative venture, which not only generates Renewable Natural Gas but also contributes to environmental conservation. Feeling inspired? Apply for the Build America Awards and let your project be the next success story! 🏆🌎
🌟 Relive the energy, insights, and camaraderie of The National & Chapter Leadership Conference 2023! Our video recap captures the highlights – keynote speakers, award ceremonies, and thought-provoking discussions. Get ready to mark your calendars for next year because #NCLC2024 is going to be an experience you won’t want to miss! 🚀
Local Activity is One of Thousands Planned Across the Country as Part of Construction Inclusion Week, an Industry-Wide Effort to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in High-Paying Construction Careers The Associated General Contractors of America kicked off its support for the week-long, nationwide series of events called Construction Inclusion Week with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project. The event, which was witnessed by national and local officials, was one of many association efforts to get more women and Black Americans into high-paying construction careers. “We are doing this because it is both the right thing to…
Construction Industry’s Election Fund Provides the Maximum Contribution to Support the Senator’s Campaign, Noting Her Proven Leadership & Support for Economic Growth The Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee, also known as the AGC PAC, announced today that it has contributed the maximum allowable amount to Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s campaign and is strongly encouraging her to run for reelection to the United States Senate. AGC PAC officials said they are supporting the Sinema campaign because of her support of common-sense economic growth policies and strong commitment to the construction industry in Arizona. “Kyrsten Sinema is a serious leader who has a…
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with construction professionals, Phillippe Falkner of Ed Bell Construction Company, and Perry Silvey from BT Construction who are true champions of trenching and excavation safety. Discover the critical importance of safeguarding lives and preventing injuries in the construction industry. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to ensure every project is built on a foundation of safety first. Join us as we unearth the secrets to saving lives below ground. OSHA Trenching and Excavation Webpage: www.osha.gov/trenching-excavationWebinar – Staying Safe When Digging: Trenching & Excavation Basics www.youtube.com/watch?v=mke80vDNIQ4AGC Targeted Topics Training Resources – www.agc.org/agc-safety-and-heal…-training-resourcesPartners for Safe Trenching and Excavation…
Employment Dips at Nonresidential Firms, As Industry’s 3.8 Percent Unemployment Rate and Large Number of Job Openings Point to Difficulty Finding Qualified Workers in Tight Job Market The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in September as unemployment rates for the sector remained at historically low levels, prompting contractors to raise pay faster than for other jobs, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that the number of people working on nonresidential construction projects declined for the month as firms struggle to find enough workers to hire amid tight labor conditions.…
All Major Segments Post Year-over-Year Increases, While Strength in Manufacturing, Power, Office, and Highway and Street Construction Offsets Declines in Commercial Construction between July and August Total construction spending increased by 0.5 percent in August, driven by increases in most large nonresidential construction segments in addition to residential projects, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said that while growing demand for construction is welcome news, construction firms remain concerned about finding enough qualified workers to keep pace with demand. “For now, all types of construction are growing,” said…
In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, a remarkable feat of engineering stands tall, literally and figuratively reshaping the skyline. The TKE Test Tower, constructed by Brasfield & Gorrie, is not only the tallest elevator test tower in North America but also a symbol of innovation and excellence in construction. This groundbreaking project has garnered significant attention and acclaim, culminating in a prestigious Build America Award in 2023. Take a look!
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La. Register the Largest Number and Percent of Job Gains; Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Kankakee, Ill. Experience Worst Year-over-Year Losses Construction employment increased in 223 of 358 metro areas between August 2022 and August 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said contractors report they would like to hire even more workers but are having trouble finding enough qualified ones to hire. “Although construction employment is growing in most locations, contractors everywhere report they are having trouble filling positions,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Many more…
Labor Shortages & Productivity Challenges Threaten to Undermine Success in Building New Infrastructure Projects, Firms Eager to Embrace Technologies to Help According to a report released today by Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 78% of civil and infrastructure construction firms expect their project backlog to increase or remain the same over the next year as new federal infrastructure funding ramps up. The report, Top Civil & Infrastructure Trends: Today’s Industry Challenges and Opportunities, found that many firms are worried that labor shortages and productivity challenges could undermine their success with these projects. “With increased backlogs prompted by…