Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia, despite increases from March to April in 26 states.

Construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of government employment data released, while more firms have reduced headcount than have added to it in the past year, the association’s recent survey shows.

Another round of steep price increases and supply-chain disruptions are wreaking hardships on contractors, driving up construction costs and slowing projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released. 

Despite the clear impacts of the pandemic, AD achieved a 1% increase in net distributions to its members and was able to offer innovative services and support to help members navigate the rapidly changing environment.

Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $78,000 over the 2020 holiday season to community organizations across the country and internationally.

In this episode of W&C’s weekly contractor interviews, Publisher Jill Bloom, Editor John Wyatt and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli sat down with Albert Carrillo, long-time columnist for W&C and also serves as the CEO of WWCCA. 

Walls & Ceilings Publisher Jill Bloom, Editor John Wyatt and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli were joined by President of United Contractor Services, LLC., Chip Sciullo along with Executive Vice President/COO Ben Arnotti. Mason Karnas, vice president of Lone Sun Builders, also joined the conversation. 

As each day passes, the news and informational overload make the path on our future more and more unclear.

With a mission to help its members, supplier partners and associates to grow and prosper, AD has seen 2% increase during the first three months of 2020.