Associated General Contractors of America

Tue October 24, 2017

Western Rock Products Celebrates 50 Years in Business

Western Rock Products is celebrating 50 years of construction service in southern and southwestern Utah and surrounding areas. In 1967, Western Rock Products began by supplying asphalt, paving and construction services in Cedar City, Utah....

Wed October 11, 2017

Nevada AGC, NBA Host 2nd Annual Career Day in Reno

More than 750 middle and high school students from around the region gathered to kick off Careers in Construction Month at the 2nd annual Northern Nevada Construction Career Day at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Sept....

Mon October 02, 2017

AGC: The Latest Construction Spending Numbers Paint Mixed Picture

Most major construction spending categories increased from July to August but activity was mixed compared to spending levels a year earlier, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....

Thu September 28, 2017

AGC: Unified Tax Reform Framework to Lower Construction Costs, Allow Focus on Businesses

The CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in reaction to the Unified Framework released Sept. 28 by congressional leaders and the Trump administration:"The tax reform framework is a step in the right direction....

Emily Buenzle - Thu September 28, 2017

AGC Numbers Are In: Did Your Area Add Construction Jobs?

Construction employment increased in 274 out of 358 metro areas between August 2016 and August 2017, declined in 52 and stagnated in 32, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Sept....

Emily Buenzle - Mon September 18, 2017

AGC, Labor Department Release Industry Job Stats: Where Does Your State Fall?

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Fri July 07, 2017

Industry Unemployment Drops to Lowest Level in Series History

Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in June to the highest level since October 2008, signaling a new burst of hiring after three months of pause, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....

Wed July 05, 2017

Construction Spending Holds Steady from April To May

Construction spending in May was unchanged from April but increased from a year ago amid growing reports that contractors are struggling to find enough skilled workers to keep projects on schedule, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....

Tue June 27, 2017

Construction Employment Increases In 243 Out of 358 Metro Areas Between May 2016, 2017

Construction employment increased in 243 out of 358 metro areas between May 2016 and May 2017, declined in 59 and stagnated in 54, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released June 27 by the Associated General Contractors of America....

Mon June 19, 2017

Forty-Two States Add Construction Jobs Between May 2016, 2017

Forty-two states added construction jobs between May 2016 and May 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs between April and May as firms struggle to find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data....