"Nonresidential construction spending continued growing in July, despite the weak economy and housing slump," Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), said today following the release of construction spending data from the Census Bureau. "But Congress… Read More October 28, 2008
What is the Price of Time on a Construction Project? - A ConsensusDOCS Webinar
November 6, 2008 at 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Attendees of What is the Price of Time on a Construction Project? will learn project management best practices regarding delay on a project. An experienced construction professional… Read More October 27, 2008
Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects-A ConsensusDOCS Webinar
November 19, 2008 at 2:00-3:30pm ET.
Register today for the Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects and get insightful and practical tips from the person who led the national effort to create the… Read More October 27, 2008
AGC's Chief Economist, Ken Simonson, appeared October 24 on Fox Business to discuss the state of transportation infrastructure. Watch the video here.
October 27, 2008
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods fell 0.1%, seasonally adjusted, in September but rose 8.7% over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 15. The PPI for inputs to construction industries, a weighted average of all materials used in every type of cosntruction… Read More October 25, 2008
AGC's Chief Economist, Ken Simonson, appeared October 24 on Fox Business to discuss the state of transportation infrastructure. Watch the video here.
October 24, 2008
Tools for Tough Times - An AGC Audio Conference
October 30, 2008 at 2:00- 3:30 pm ET
AGC Offers Free Program
In these tough economic times, it is even more important that contractors manage the risk of project nonpayment. This free AGC 90-minute program will provide practical tips contractors can… Read More October 24, 2008
AGC will provide a contractor's perspective on how additional infrastructure investment would help stimulate the economy through direct and indirect job creation at a hearing next Wednesday. AGC this week was invited to testify at the hearing, "Infrastructure Investment: The Road to Recovery,"… Read More October 23, 2008
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Congressman James Oberstar (D-Minn.), issued a report October 18 condemning the Bush Administration for its failure to adequately invest in the nation’s water infrastructure.
The report, "Stagnant Waters: The Legacy of the Bush… Read More October 23, 2008
On October 23, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Supplemental Final Rule on "Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter: Clarification; Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis." The original rule was a concern to AGC and its members due to the lack of… Read More October 23, 2008
