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This page offers media the most up–to–date information on hot industry topics including commentary and analysis on the latest trends in construction economics, the impact of legislative, regulatory and environmental issues on the construction industry, and the ways AGC is educating the industry on safety and health initiatives.

Released Headline
01/04/2021 Nonresidential Construction Spending Shrinks Further In November As Many Commercial Projects Languish, Even While Homebuilding Soars
12/21/2020 New Coronavirus Recovery Measure Will Provide Some Needed Relief For Contractors Coping With Project Cancellations, Falling Demand
12/18/2020 Construction Employment Trails Pre-pandemic Levels in 35 States Despite Gains in Industry Jobs from October to November in 31 States
12/08/2020 Construction Trade Group Sues To Block Fed’s Unlawful Effort To Change Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Rules
12/04/2020 Construction Sector Adds 27,000 Jobs in November, But Project Cancellations, Looming PPP Tax Bill Will Undercut Future Job Gains
12/02/2020 Only 30 Percent Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs In Latest 12 Months As Widespread Project Postponements And Cancellations Force Layoffs
12/01/2020 Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Flat In October While Residential Construction Expands As Many Commercial Projects Languish
11/20/2020 Construction Employment Is Down In Three-fourths Of States Since February, Even After 36 States Added Construction Jobs In October
11/07/2020 Construction Association Ready To Work With President-elect Biden To Prepare Significant New Infrastructure And Recovery Measures
11/06/2020 Construction Sector Adds 84,000 Workers In October, But Growing Number Of Project Cancellations Risks Undermining Future Industry Job Gains

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