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Construction spending decreases

Construction spending was down less than 0.1 percent in January after improvements in December and November, according to a new analysis of federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. AGC of America reported all forms of residential construction did well for the month and year-over-year, while private nonresidential spending was mixed and […]

March 14, 2012

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AGC: Construction material prices rise moderately

The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Ongoing price increases underscore the urgency of funding public construction projects promptly, association officials said. “Cost increases have slowed […]

February 16, 2012

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AGC: Construction material prices rise moderately

The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

February 16, 2012

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AGC: U.S. construction materials prices up 8.1 percent

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials held steady in September in the United States but climbed 8.1 percent from the year-earlier level, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Meanwhile, the price contractors charge for new nonresidential building construction […]

November 8, 2011

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AGC one of top lobbying organizations in D.C.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), has been named by The Hill as a top lobbying organization in Washington, D.C., Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) announced about its parent organization. This is the third year in a row the paper cited AGC for its lobbying prowess. The article noted that AGC CEO Steve Sandherr has […]

November 7, 2011

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

AEM’s new revenue-neutral solution for America’s interstates, Fed grants boost state DOT budgets the EPA backs of its “numeric turbidity linmits” and new infrastructure rankings are among the featured news items.

September 7, 2011

Safety

AGC: Construction fatalities decline by nearly 10 percent between 2009-2010

The number of construction fatalities declined by nearly 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 percent during the past five years, according to an analysis of new federal data prepared by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials pointed to an industry-wide commitment to improving workplace safety as a key reason for the safety improvements.

August 30, 2011

Roadbuilding

AGC: Construction fatalities decline by nearly 10 percent in 2009-2010

The number of construction fatalities declined by nearly 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 percent during the past five years, according to an analysis of new federal data prepared by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials pointed to an industry-wide commitment to improving workplace safety as a key […]

August 25, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

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AGC: Construction employment up in 138 out of 337 metro areas

Construction employment increased in 138 out of 337 metropolitan areas between March 2010 and March 2011, decreased in 153 and stayed level in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released April 26 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). But association officials said that the industry’s five-year employment slump is far from over, and could worsen as public construction winds down.

May 3, 2011