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

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.

AGC of NH recognized leading projects, contractors and safety excellence at 2026 awards gala, Optiline recognized among the winners.

While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.

Construction association and sage will release the 2026 "Construction Hiring & Business Outlook Showing Industry’s Expectations for the Year" on January 8.

Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.

The September 2025 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer crediting strong private-sector growth and the administration’s economic policies for the better-than-expected results.

Rising costs and rare bipartisanship collide as the Senate takes aim at Trump’s tariffs—and the projects caught in between.