Mon February 05, 2018
Construction Spending on the Rise, According to Latest Report
Construction spending increased for a fifth consecutive month in December as private residential and nonresidential investment for the year topped 2016 totals, while declining infrastructure spending dragged down public-sector outlays, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Emily Buenzle - Mon January 22, 2018
AGC Raises Donations for Hurricane-Affected Construction Workers
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provided has provided checks to construction workers from various companies in the Houston area to help pay for Hurricane Harvey damages. "Contractors may do hard work, but they have soft hearts, especially when it comes to helping some of their own," said Art Daniel, AGC president and head of AR Daniel Construction....
Karissa Neely – The Daily Herald - Tue January 16, 2018
Construction Industry Struggles With Labor Shortage
PROVO, Utah (AP) When looking at the changing skyline of Lehi and Pleasant Grove's technology corridors, or the cranes swinging across downtown Provo, one would think the construction industry is going gangbusters....
Mon January 08, 2018
Contractors Are Optimistic About Strong Economy, Tax, Regulatory Cuts
Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released Jan....
Daniel Ricci – COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - Wed December 20, 2017
AGC Recognizes CSU Dept. of Construction Management
The Associated General Contractors recently awarded the CSU Department of Construction Management its prestigious AGC ACE Construction Education Award. The award was presented at AGC's Industry & Awards Gala, Colorado's largest commercial building construction event....
Thu December 07, 2017
AGC of Connecticut Awards Two from Gilbane Building Co.
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Connecticut have named Gilbane Building Company's John Hawley 2017 Owner of the Year and Dennis Mullen 2017 Safety Professional of the Year. The nominees for the AGC Connecticut Industry Recognition Awards are evaluated on his or her level of leadership, understanding of construction principles and theory, personal accomplishments, skill level, experience and adherence to fair and responsible business practices....
Mon December 04, 2017
Construction Spending Up Between Sept. 2016, 2017
Overall construction spending increased between September 2016 and September 2017 as growing private-sector residential demand continues to offset annual declines in public-sector investments in infrastructure and other projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Mon December 04, 2017
Construction Spending Sets Record in October With Monthly Increases in Public, Private Outlays
Overall construction spending reached a record high in October, although public-sector investments in infrastructure continued to lag earlier levels, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Tue November 21, 2017
Nevada Chapter AGC Seeks Nominations Recognizing Outstanding Contributors
An acronym for the AGC motto, “Skill, Integrity and Responsibility,” the SIR Award is given to honor the men, women and organizations who made outstanding contributions to Nevada, our quality of life and the construction industry....
Wed October 25, 2017
Fifty-Year-Old Company Chooses Ritchie Bros. for Retirement Auction
Harley and Nancy Neshem took over the Gratech Company from Harley's father in 1968 and have never looked back. In their 50-year history they've had a hand in building or rebuilding over 800 miles of North Dakota highways....
