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The 2024 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
January 4, 2024
Construction Firms Have Mixed Outlook For 2024 As Expectations For Demand Remain Mostly Positive, But Less Upbeat Than Last Year Amid New Challenges New Industry Outlook Shows Firms Are Counting on Public Sector, Data Center and Manufacturing Construction to Offset Declines in Retail, Lodging… Read More

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Construction Employment Rises In 224 Of 358 Metro Areas Between December 2022 And December 2023; Widespread Openings Limit Increases
  Construction employment increased in 224 of 358 metro areas between December 2022 and December 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that the industry still has nearly 400,000 unfilled… Read More
February 7, 2024
Construction Industry Adds 11,000 Jobs In January As Severe Weather Hampers Projects; Above-average Wage Gains Imply Ongoing Demand
  The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in January despite bouts of exceptionally cold or stormy weather that delayed projects in numerous regions, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted… Read More
February 2, 2024
Webinar: Using OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA) to Submit Your Form 300A and Form 300/301 Data
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting a webinar on electronically submitting workplace injury and illness data using the Injury Tracking Application on February 7 from 1–2 p.m. EST. Registration is free and Spanish translation will be available. OSHA’s final rule… Read More
February 1, 2024
New OSHA Resource on Workplace Mental Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new fact sheet on Workplace Mental Health, which is now available in English and Spanish. The fact sheet provides workplaces with vital information and resources to address mental health concerns effectively and will be… Read More
February 1, 2024
Speak at AGC’s 2024 Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference
AGC of America is now accepting session proposals for AGC’s 2024 Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference (July 16-18, 2024, in St. Louis, MO). This notice is a call for presentations for a limited number of speaking opportunities. We are looking for experienced presenters to… Read More
February 1, 2024
Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent In December With Year-over-Year Increases Among All Project Types But Mixed Results For The Month
  Total construction spending increased by 0.9 percent in December and 13.9 percent year-over-year, as gains in residential and public segments offset mixed results among private nonresidential markets, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of… Read More
February 1, 2024
AGC's Annual Convention to Feature Variety of Workforce-Related Sessions
AGC of America’s 2024 Annual Convention is coming up March 19-22, 2024, in San Diego, CA. This not-to-be-missed event features distinguished keynote speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, eye-opening award ceremonies, and impactful education sessions. Events of particular interest to Human… Read More
January 26, 2024
AGC Weighs in on Development of Coordinated Federal Government Plan on Environmental Justice
On Jan. 12, AGC responded to an Office of Science and Technology request for feedback on how they should develop a coordinated Federal strategy to identify and address gaps in science, data, and research related to environmental justice (EJ). Along with its coalition partners, AGC emphasized core… Read More
January 26, 2024
Listen to AGC's Virtual Town Hall Recording - Environmental Regulatory Update
Recording of January 11 town hall now available  On Jan. 11, AGC’s Environmental Committee hosted a virtual town hall providing an update on federal environmental regulatory initiatives and AGC’s advocacy efforts. During the town hall, AGC staff was joined by Viktoriia De Las Casas with… Read More
January 26, 2024
What Federal Low-Carbon Construction Means for Industry
By Evan Milberg, Reprinted with Permission of Smartbrief  There’s an alleged pattern among federal government initiatives that drives the construction industry crazy. Lawmakers will set a priority for the industry but refuse to put any money behind it. But with the Biden administration… Read More
January 26, 2024

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