Even as the number of people working in construction increased by 5,000 between September and October 2010, the industry's unemployment rate rose to 17.3 percent, according to AGC's analysis of federal employment figures released Friday.
Temporary government investments boosted commercial… Read More November 5, 2010
According to Reed Construction Data, the value of project cancellations has declined over the past three months, with the majority of cancellations in the proposal stage. Values are almost back to pre-recession levels, indicating that the industry may be edging towards recovery.
For more… Read More November 5, 2010
On Tuesday, voters across the country voted on ballot initiatives that will raise revenue for transportation, transit and other infrastructure programs. Despite the economic conditions, measures passed include increases in sales taxes, property taxes and vehicle registration fees to finance… Read More November 4, 2010
Two documents have recently come out of the Environmental Protection Agency that help shed some light on the future direction of EPA and its State Revolving Loan Fund program. The first document is EPA's fiscal year (FY) 2011 to 2015 strategic plan, which provides a blueprint for advancing EPA's… Read More November 4, 2010
The Water Issues Working Group is an effort led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with AGC to raise awareness of the concept that water is an investment, not a cost. The group is launching an initiative to demonstrate the value of water to our economy through targeted regional events… Read More November 4, 2010
Republicans gained a net of 63 seats so far on Tuesday night, putting the House at 239 Republican seats, 186 Democratic seats, and 10 seats uncalled (list below). The current Senate breakdown is 52 to 46 (Republicans picked up 6 so far) with 2 states - Washington and Alaska - yet to be… Read More November 4, 2010
The voting is over, but the counting continues. Republicans have secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and there is a smaller majority of Democrats in the U.S. Senate.
This year's wave election may have also washed out the old saying that "all politics is local." The local… Read More November 3, 2010
Still Counting and "Lame Duck" May Set Tone for Next Year
Click here to view the shift in power and AGC's projected changes in leadership.
The voting is over, but the counting continues. Republicans have secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and there is a smaller majority of… Read More November 3, 2010
The 2011 AGC Building Contractors Conference will be held September 21-24, 2011 at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Registration will open in Spring 2011. Don't forget to mark these dates down on your calendar
November 3, 2010
AGC's Chief Executive Officer Steve Sandherr will discuss the results and impact of the midterm election during a free, members-only post-election conference call on November 9.
The call will include a look at the threats and opportunities for the construction industry in the upcoming lame duck… Read More November 3, 2010
