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The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding…
As the construction industry prepares for Construction Safety Week 2026 (May 4–8), a new episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast examines why…
Construction Employment Increased By 33,000 In January As Nonresidential Hiring Drives Modest Growth
Construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in January, with gains concentrated in nonresidential construction, according to an analysis of new…
Just under half of metro areas added construction jobs between December 2024 and December 2025, according to an analysis by…
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 3.3 percent from December 2024 to December…
Construction employment rose in 34 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, while 20 states and D.C.…
Spending on projects underway in October climbed by 0.5 percent from September, led by a huge increase in residential improvements…
Just over half of metro areas added construction jobs between November 2024 and November 2025, according to an analysis by…
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.4 percent in November and 3.6 percent…
Construction employment declined by 11,000 positions in December, with modest decreases in both residential and nonresidential sectors, according to an…