Articles Tagged with ''AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)''

A new industry survey finds 92 percent of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.

Association urges administration to abandon plans to impose additional tariffs, which may drive up construction costs, disrupt supply chains and undermine project delivery.

Increases in nonresidential construction employment were tempered by declines in residential construction jobs; average hourly earnings up 4.7 percent as unemployment rate falls to 3.5 percent.

Little Rock’s Platinum Drywall explains what it means to be a contractor in Arkansas—and beyond.

Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry.

Construction-sector employment increased by 8,000 positions in December as the industry’s headcount and wages in 2024 both rose faster than in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released on Jan. 10.

Construction contractors are optimistic about certain private-sector segments and have high hopes for most types of public-sector work, according to survey results the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage released on Jan. 8.

The Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects rose above 50 in October for the first time in 20 months, indicating an increase in billings. “Billings finally stabilized this month, and firms are feeling more optimistic about revenue projections for 2025,” said Kermit Baker, chief economist at the AIA.

Hurricane Milton’s destructive winds caused significant structural damage across Florida, particularly in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A construction crane collapsed into the Tampa Bay Times building, leaving a gaping hole in its side, while winds also tore off Tropicana Field’s roof.