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Good news, bad news on construction employment front

The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by […]

May 7, 2012

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More than two-thirds of highway construction crews hit by cars last year

The Associated General Contractors of America reported today that 68 percent of the nation’s highway contractors have had motor vehicles crash into their construction worksite in the last year. Additionally, 28 percent of contractors reported their workers were injured during those work zone crashes and 18 percent had at least one construction workers killed during […]

April 24, 2012

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Material prices spike

Despite relatively weak overall demand and stagnant project prices, the cost of construction materials jumped in March. Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors of America, cited increases including diesel fuel, up 3.5 percent for the month after rising 3.0 percent in February; gypsum products such as wallboard, up 2.2 percent after increasing 5.1 percent […]

April 12, 2012

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AGC: Construction employment ups, downs

Construction employment declined in 111 out of 337 metropolitan areas between January 2011 and January 2012, increased in 169 and stayed level in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. “The mixed construction employment results reflect the conflict between slowly rebounding private sector […]

March 20, 2012

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Cost of construction materials escalates dramatically

The cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, construction firms will be forced to pay more for key materials even as demand for construction remains weak. “Prices for […]

March 15, 2012

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Construction employment up in 28 states

Construction employment rose in 28 states and the District of Columbia between January 2011 and January 2012, while 20 states lost construction jobs and two held steady—the best net positive showing for state construction employment since 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of U.S. Labor Department data. Thirty-five states […]

March 13, 2012

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Construction employment rises

The construction industry was up 21,000 jobs in January, likely due to two months of unseasonably mild winter weather. The Associated General Contractors of America released data attributing the higher temperatures to the two-year high in employment for the industry. However, Association officials are wary of whether the rise in employment will last. “Although it’s […]

March 13, 2012

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Highway Contractor

Within a handful of bright, or at least not gloomy, spots there may be opportunities for transportation agencies and highway and bridge contractors to be pro-active in their fight against the agonizingly slow recession climb-out.

January 12, 2012

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Nonresidential construction employment increases

Nonresidential construction employment increased in December by 17,000 despite a 16 percent decrease in overall construction employment. Associated General Contractors of America officials said unseasonably warm weather likely extended the construction season, benefitting construction employment. “Nonresidential construction is clearly driving last month’s employment gains,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But it is too […]

January 9, 2012

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Nonresidential construction employment increases

Nonresidential construction employment increased in December by 17,000 despite a 16 percent decrease in overall construction employment. Associated General Contractors of America officials said unseasonably warm weather likely extended the construction season, benefitting construction employment. “Nonresidential construction is clearly driving last month’s employment gains,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But it is too […]

January 9, 2012

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Contractor of the Year Finalist

Thomas “Tommy” Burleson Johnson City, Tennessee This agile firm keeps a sharp eye on trends that can impact tomorrow’s jobs By Marcia Gruver Doyle When Tommy Burleson calls his firm “a typical after-the-war construction startup,” he means World War II, underlining just how long his third-generation firm has been around. But don’t think longevity translates […]

August 3, 2011

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AGC: Aviation hold putting 24,000 construction jobs at risk

Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist says Congressional failure to pass federal aviation legislation is putting roughly 24,000 construction jobs at risk. Ken Simonson says the failure to act has halted $2.5 billion worth of airport construction projects. “With so few construction segments doing well, halting an entire category of federally-funded construction projects is […]

July 27, 2011