Construction Jobs, Wages Continue to Climb in 2018
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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AGCO-C Significant Donor in Harvey Relief
January 24, 2018 The AGC Charities Inc, the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, is providing 83 construction workers in Texas with a total of $195,000 in
Schommer & Sons Receives AGCA Build America Award
Portland builder receives national award By: Josh Kulla, Daily Journal of Commerce Portland general contractor Schommer & Sons was recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of America and Construction
Educator Externship a Finalist for AGCA Innovation Award
While AGC of America celebrates and recognizes the past and the present, they are also looking to address the issues currently affecting the industry, in order to ensure a bright
Construction Employment Surges 61,000 in February; Wages Up 3.3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis
Members Win Big at National Safety Awards
The purpose of AGC of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) is to recognize construction companies with outstanding safety, health and risk management programs. Successful applicants’ safety culture will show
FREE Safety Training for Fall Prevention in Construction in March
AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood Federal Grant, is pleased to offer… Safety Training for Fall Prevention in Construction Free to all attendees Dates (this one-day class is
Construction Prices Up; Margins Tighter
The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of
Metro Construction Growth Continues; Workforce Continued Challenge
Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of
Free Training for Fall Prevention in Construction
Construction workers make up approximately four percent of the country’s workforce but account for an average of 19% of all job-related fatalities each year. Consistently, over the past five years