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August 26, 2024
鶹Ƶ& 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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Seasonally adjusted construction employment fell by 8,000 in August and 437,000 (-5.7%) over the past 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. The drop was the 14th in a row but the smallest in that span. Total nonfarm employment fell for the eighth straight month, by 84,… Read More
September 10, 2008
On a voice vote today the Senate today passed HR 6532, legislation transferring $8 billion from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to prevent a shortfall in available funds from slowing down Federal reimbursements to states for on-going federal-aid highway construction… Read More
September 10, 2008
Each summer for the past half dozen, 鶹Ƶof Maine has helped sponsor what one newspaper article called
鶹Ƶof Maine member firms brought excavators, trucks, a crane, vacuum truck, boom truck, loader, underground directional drill; and of course, dozers. One of the biggest draws of the daylong… Read More
September 8, 2008
This article originally appeared in the July/August edition of Constructor Magazine
Even in an uncertain economy, one thing remains the same: Education helps construction professionals meet changing market demands. AGC’s ability to offer continuing education credits to meet licensing or… Read More
September 8, 2008
鶹Ƶhas begun offering regular webinars on a variety of topics that reflect the industry’s demand for the most up-to-date information. Webinars provide several benefits to participants. They are simple and convenient to participate in. They allow participants to access critical information in real… Read More
September 8, 2008
Plan to participate in the next 鶹ƵSupervisory Training Program (STP) Train-the-Trainer in Albuquerque and learn to:
Effectively teach adult learners,
Encourage interaction among participants,
Get the most out of the STP instructor materials,
Incorporate visual aids into the curriculum, and … Read More
September 8, 2008
Join fellow mid-level professionals at the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Working Weekend, October 30 - November 1, 2008 in Boston, MA. Various networking and professional development opportunities are scheduled; highlights include:
Leadership Session: Crisis Management
Leadership Session:… Read More
September 8, 2008
The 2008 October Estimating Academy will be presented by 鶹Ƶof America and the American Society of Professional Estimators, held on October 28-29, 2008 in Omaha, NE. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown/Old Market. This two day course will cover current topics like LEED… Read More
September 8, 2008
The ambitious, state-of-the-art school is a stand-alone public high school devoted to the construction industry.
“This futuristic school marks the launch of a new era of high-tech construction instruction in the District,” said DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Phelps… Read More
September 8, 2008
鶹Ƶmembers and chapters are encouraged to hold an event during the upcoming Careers in Construction Week, October 13-17, 2008. This week is designed to increase public awareness of the hard work and contributions of our nation’s craft professionals and increase students’ interest in pursuing… Read More
September 8, 2008