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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure to Invest in Construction Education & Training Programs Makes it Hard for Firms to Build
August 26, 2024
  AGC & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Simonson Says - More Mixed Messages on Material Costs
Futures prices for commodities have continued their rapid retreat from July’s highs, but many products used in construction are still rising in price. On September 3, crude oil futures dropped to a five-month low. Copper, aluminum, nickel and natural gas all traded at or near the lowest levels… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC-ACI-ACC Hold Successful Airport Project Delivery Summit
AGC of America, Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) recently held the Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit III on August 13-14, 2008 in San Diego, Calif. For the third year in a row, this event was a great success.  The 100 attendees… Read More
September 4, 2008
Construction Leadership Council Working Weekend
The 2008 CLC Working Weekend will take place October 31-November 1 in Boston, Mass.  The agenda includes professional development programs, tours, networking events and the exchange of ideas on issues facing construction professionals.  Several sessions will offer both ANSI/IACET CEUs and AIA CLEs… Read More
September 4, 2008
Construction Financial Management Conference – Early Registration Deadline Tomorrow
AGC is again partnering with the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) to offer the 12th annual Construction Financial Management Conference on October 23-24, 2008, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Early registration is $710 by September 5. The two day conference is filled with… Read More
September 4, 2008
More Mixed Messages on Material Costs
Futures prices for commodities have continued their rapid retreat from July’s highs, but many products used in construction are still rising in price. On September 3, crude oil futures dropped to a five-month low. Copper, aluminum, nickel and natural gas all traded at or near the lowest levels… Read More
September 4, 2008
GOP Ticket Still Trails in the Polls
Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) will formally accept his party’s nomination this evening. Senator McCain captured the attention of the media following the Democratic Party Convention with his Vice Presidential pick of Governor Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), but has yet to turn it into gains in polls.… Read More
September 4, 2008
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leader Pitches $1.5 Trillion Transportation Plan
At this week’s Republican National Convention in Minnesota, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Republican John Mica (R-FL) pitched a $1.5 trillion plan to invest in the nation’s transportation infrastructure.  The plan would include investments in all modes of surface… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC Expresses Support for Supplemental Infrastructure Spending
AGC sent a letter this week to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.V.) in support of the infrastructure investment provisions contained in the Chairman’s second stimulus supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2008.  In particular, AGC expressed support for the… Read More
September 4, 2008
Congress Will Sprint to Finish by September 26
Congress has planned to adjourn for the year on Friday, September 26, leaving just 3 weeks to address energy security, the highway trust fund shortfall, a continuing resolution on funding for the entire government, the extension of funding for the Airport Improvement Program, extension of expiring… Read More
September 4, 2008
Construction spending slipped in July; some price hikes slow or reverse
Construction spending in July slipped 0.6% to $1.08 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), the Census Bureau reported today. Year-to-date (YTD) spending in the first seven months of 2008 was down 5.4% from the same period of 2007. The declines were concentrated in private residential… Read More
September 2, 2008

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