Construction Firms Have Mixed Outlook For 2024 As Expectations For Demand Remain Mostly Positive, But Less Upbeat Than Last Year Amid New Challenges
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The AGC will lead a new coalition to advocate for measures to get important building projects moving again. The coalition, which includes the American Institute of Architects and a range of specialty contractor associations, will begin its work by focusing on ensuring the next stimulus includes… Read More
December 23, 2008
AGC released new economic data on Wednesday during a press conference at the Port Columbus International Airport in Ohio, which shows that personal earnings will increased by $1.1 billion and the national GDP will increased by $3.4 billion for every billion dollars invested in new infrastructure… Read More
December 23, 2008
AGC of America continues to aggressively advocate for contractors and ensure that Congress and the President-elect are fully aware of the benefits of a strong infrastructure component in any economic stimulus. It is clear that investments in infrastructure lead to increases in construction… Read More
December 22, 2008
AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr discussed the challenges facing the next Transportation secretary on the National Journal Expert Blog.
December 22, 2008
Two charges against providing economic stimulus through infrastructure spending are that it leads to little employment, and that the money flows too slowly to help during a downturn. Recent estimates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers show the job… Read More
December 22, 2008
AGC launched a new national effort to ensure that Congress and the President-elect understand the vital need for investing in all components of infrastructure as part of the pending stimulus package. The centerpiece of this effort is, frankly, you. As you will see from the advertisement below, AGC… Read More
December 22, 2008
The last few months have been tough, and I want you to know that AGC of America, our Chapters and our dedicated staff across the country are working to ensure that the voices of our contractors are heard. We are following every avenue and taking every opportunity to push for the kind of new… Read More
December 22, 2008
AGC of America is pleased to announce that AGC of Alaska was part of a coalition that received a 2008 Construction Users Roundtable Workforce Development Award at the CURT national convention, held recently in Palm Springs, California.
The Alaska Chapter was a founder and driving force behind the… Read More
December 22, 2008
AGC released estimates on Tuesday of the impact of construction investment on jobs, gross domestic product (GDP) and personal earnings for the U.S. and each state (www.agc.org/stimulus). The estimates show that $1 billion of infrastructure spending supports $3.4 billion of GDP, $1.1 billion of… Read More
December 19, 2008
AGC issued a statement Thursday urging rapid federal stimulus investments in infrastructure in light of California's decision to cut billions in loans for vital infrastructure projects.
December 19, 2008
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