ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 22, 2021) — Only 14 states and the District of Columbia have added construction jobs since just before the start of the pandemic in February 2020, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials noted that widespread supply chain disruptions amid and the lack of a much-needed federal infrastructure bill have impeded the sector’s recovery.
Understanding the professional liability exposures that plague projects
WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2021) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has called attention to a new report that highlights the negative economic impact of controversial government-mandated project labor agreements on nonunion construction workers, who comprise 87.3% of the construction industry workforce.
How before & after action reviews identify project failures & successes
WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2021) — Architecture firms continue to report increasing demand for design services in September, according to a report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 20, 2021) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Bridgit.
The live, online event, “How Strategic Workforce Management Helps Complete Work With Limited Resources” will take place Nov. 11, 2021, at 1 p.m. CST, and will answer contractors’ most pressing question: “How can we work with fewer available resources?”
HAMILTON, N.J. (Oct. 19, 2021) — Total construction starts rose 10% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $889.7 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. All three sectors improved: nonresidential building starts rose 15%, residential starts moved 9% higher and nonbuilding starts increased by 6%.
DEERFIELD, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2021) — Caterpillar Inc. is creating the position of chief sustainability & strategy officer, enhancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related disclosures and tying a portion of executive compensation to ESG. These actions reflect stakeholder feedback and illustrate the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability.
WASHINGTON (Oct. 18, 2021) — Associated Builders and Contractors has released the following statement about the importance of Construction Inclusion Week, which runs Oct. 18-22.
