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Business
Contractors optimistic about 2020, predicting growth in all major project types, AGC says
As contractors approach the new year, optimism abounds for 2020’s construction outlook conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Any major worries economists may have about the broader economy or specific segments don’t appear to be affecting the construction industry, according to the newly released AGC survey. In survey responses from about 1,000 member […]
December 27, 2019
Business
AGC CEO: Failure to enact House immigration bill hurts construction industry
Failure to enact the House immigration bill will remove tens of thousands of men and women from the domestic construction workforce says AGC CEO. Details here.
June 6, 2019
Roadbuilding
KDOT trying to hire hundreds of operators amid high turnover
The State of Kansas needs 1,200 operators, but it only has half of those positions filled. More information here on Equipment Word.
February 18, 2019
Technology
Contractors expect to use more tech in 3 years, including drones and wearable sensors
Drones, equipment tagging, and wearable sensors are among construction technologies expected to be more widely used by construction contractors. Details here.
December 28, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Wacker Neuson develops apprentice program to combat technician shortage
Wacker Neuson is taking the technician shortage head on as it announces that it is introducing a Construction Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program.
November 22, 2018
Dealers
AED leader Benck among those meeting with Trump over labor, economy
To address labor in construction, Trump and other White House staff met with chairwoman of AED, and other trade group reps about labor development and economy.
November 2, 2018
Roadbuilding
Groups working to recruit more women to transportation workforce
ARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.
October 23, 2018
Workforce
Contractors fear worker shortage affecting safety on the job
According to the Commercial Construction Index, more than half of contractors surveyed believe a lack of skilled workers is the top safety risk on the job.
September 17, 2018
Recruiting & retention
The labor shortage is getting worse. Here’s how construction companies and AGC chapters are fighting back.
As labor shortage increases, construction companies and AGC chapters are taking matters into their own hands to remedy the situation. Get the details today!
August 31, 2018
Business
Dodge economist: Trump tariffs won’t halt construction growth
Though there are some concerning signs on the horizon, including President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, they won’t stop the continued expansion of the overall construction industry through 2018 and into 2019, according to Bob Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. Murray said the industry was able to absorb the […]
April 6, 2018
Dealers
Business Roundup: Doosan adds 2 N.C. dealer locations; SDLG dealer Alta expands in Midwest; ARA, TechForce team up on technician careers; Marchand promoted to VP at Case; Genie Aerial Pros experts host AMA event
Amid growing worker shortage, ARA, TechForce team up to inspire students to pursue equipment technician careers To encourage young people to pursue trade and technical careers that are necessary to support the equipment rental industry, the American Rental Association (ARA) is teaming up with TechForce Foundation of Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re collaborating to dispel the old stereotype […]
April 2, 2018
Workforce
Contractors expect growth in 2018 – along with worsening labor shortage
Anticipating that the economy will be better than last year for the industry, a majority of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018. But their optimism is tempered by concern over a growing shortage of skilled workers. That’s according to a survey released today by Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and […]
January 3, 2018
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