Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Thu July 11, 2019
Alabama Work Zone Crashes Higher Than National Average
According to the findings of the Associated General Contractors of America's recently published study on highway work zones nationwide, road crews in the state of Alabama have experienced five percent more vehicle crashes on job sites than the national average....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu July 11, 2019
Hoover, Alabama's New Skilled Trades Academy Nearing Debut
As students in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, Ala., look ahead to the new school year, some are preparing for a unique opportunity that takes them out of the traditional classroom. The new Skilled Trades Academy debuts in August at the Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3)....
AGC - Mon July 08, 2019
Construction Jobs Increase By 21,000 In June, 224,000 During the Past Year
Construction employment increased by 21,000 jobs in June and by 224,000, or 3.2 percent, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience fell, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Wed July 03, 2019
AGC Releases Analysis of May 2018-19 Federal Employment Data
Construction employment grew in 249 out of 358 metro areas between May 2018 and May 2019, declined in 57 and was unchanged in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released July 3 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Adolfson & Peterson Construction - Wed June 05, 2019
AGC Honors Adolfson & Peterson Construction at Ceremony
On May 22, in the company of 330 construction industry attendees, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) received two honors at the 2019 AGC Safety & Environmental Awards Ceremony. The honors included a Qualified level recognition for Colorado Stormwater Excellence Program (CSEP) and the White level for Construction Health and Safety Excellence Program (CHASE)....
AGC - Tue June 04, 2019
Construction Spending Diverges in April
Construction spending was unchanged from March to April, with mixed results by project type for the month and for the year to date, according to an analysis June 3 by the Associated General Contractors of America of new federal spending data....
AGC - Mon June 03, 2019
AGC Education and Research Foundation Awards Alliant Scholarships to Two Students
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awarded two students from Connecticut and New York with the Alliant Scholarship. Emily Trezza of Central Connecticut State University and Clio Chen of Manhattan College were recognized at the construction group's annual meeting that took place in Denver....
AGC - Thu May 30, 2019
Construction Employment Increases As Demand for Work Outpaces Supply of Workers
Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released May 30 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Thu May 30, 2019
AGC Education and Research Foundation Awards Four Students with Board of Certified Safety Professional BCSP Scholarship
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awarded four students from across the country with the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) Scholarship, which focuses on construction management students with the safety emphasis....
CEG - Sat June 01, 2019
Seasoned Pros Lead Black Star Asset Conversion Appraisal
Formed by industry veterans from the auction, appraisal, used equipment, and trucking business who also happen to be family, Black Star Asset Conversion and Appraisal specialize in asset conversion for companies with capital equipment needs....
