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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
07/01/2020 Construction Spending Declines 2.1 Percent In May As Drop In Private Work Outweighs Public Pickup; Association Urges Increase In Federal Funding
06/30/2020 329 Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs In May As New Survey Results Highlight Dangers Many Workers Will Face In Highway Work Zones
06/22/2020 New House Infrastructure Package Will Provide Needed Investments in Aging Infrastructure, Support Economic Recovery and Create Jobs
06/19/2020 Construction Employment Rises From April To May In 45 States, Slips In 5; Association Survey Finds Job Losses May Widen Without Federal Funding
06/18/2020 New Data Shows Construction Activity Returning To Pre-Coronavirus Levels In Many Parts Of The Country As Some Firms Begin To Add Workers
06/05/2020 Construction Jobs Rise By 464,000 Jobs But Remain 596,000 Below Recent Peak; Association Calls For Infrastructure Funds To Stem Losses, Aid Economy
06/04/2020 Passage Of Paycheck Protection Program Improvements Will Save Many Construction Jobs And Protect Construction Employers
06/03/2020 Construction Employment Declines In 326 Out Of 358 Metro Areas In April; Association Says New Transportation Proposal Could Help Restore Jobs
06/02/2020 New Analysis Finds Composite Plans Would Have Fared Better During The Coronavirus Than Traditional Multi-Employer Retirement Plans
06/01/2020 Construction Spending Shrinks 2.9 Percent In April As Public Agencies, Private Owners Halt Work; Association Urges Boost To Federal Financing