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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, experience the largest gains over 12 months; Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, and Bergen-Hudson-Passaic, New Jersey, post the worst year-over-year decreases
Construction employment increased in 250, or 70%, of 358 metro areas between July 2021 and July 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. But association officials cautioned that most construction firms report they are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire, according to a survey the association and Autodesk released Aug. 31.
91% of construction firms having a hard time finding workers to hire, driving up costs and project delays, new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk finds
Construction workforce shortages are affecting nearly all construction firms, undermining the industry’s ability to complete projects on schedule and threatening the success of new federal investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk.
New York has largest job loss since February 2020 peak, while Florida and Utah top list of states with gains; New York has worst monthly decline from June, while California and Texas lead job gainers in July
Construction employment in July continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in 15 states as contractors struggled to find qualified workers to fill openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today.
Construction official warns that newly released proposed federal rule for government-mandated project labor agreements will limit competition, inflate costs and harm disadvantaged businesses
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of new federal rules that will soon require procurement officials to impose project labor agreements for federal construction projects valued at $35 million or more.
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction fell 1.3% last month, while contractors’ bid prices rose 5.4%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials noted that, despite the monthly decline, materials prices remain high and the availability of certain key materials is erratic.
Association official says labor shortages are keeping the construction sector from adding even more jobs, urges new public investments in construction workforce development and training programs
Construction firms added 32,000 jobs in July as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% and the number of unfilled construction positions approached record levels, according to an analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Grants Pass, Oregon, post the largest gains over 12 months; Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, and Bergen-Hudson-Passaic, New Jersey, experience the worst declines in past year
Construction employment fell in 61 and was unchanged in another 51 out of 358 metro areas between June 2021 and June 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that employment was falling or stagnant in nearly one-third of metro areas at a time when many construction firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire and cope with supply chain challenges and rising materials prices.
Construction Association official says supply chain challenges and lack of workers is suppressing demand for new construction amid higher construction costs and longer schedules
Total construction spending fell by 1.1% in June as spending on new housing and nonresidential projects declined compared to May, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released today of federal spending data. Association officials said that the construction spending figures are being impacted as materials and labor shortages are slowing schedules and increasing the cost of construction.
New York Has Largest Shortfall Compared to February 2020 Peak, While Utah Tops List of States with Gains; California, Connecticut Have Worst Monthly Declines, While Pennsylvania, Oregon Lead Job Gainers in June
Construction employment in June continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in more than one-third of the states despite record job openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by AGC.
Recent increases drove up prices of diesel fuel, building and paving materials, outweighing decreases in metals and lumber costs, while producers have implemented or announced further price hikes.
