Anderson Named ASCC President; 2015-16 Officers Elected

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, has elected its president and vice presidents for 2015-2016, as well as members to oversee and serve on the board of directors for the Decorative Concrete Council, Safety and Risk Management Council and Manufacturer’s Advisory Board. Member officers were elected by industry peers from concrete construction companies across the country and world. Many of the elected officers have previously served on ASCC member boards, and all elected officers have exhibited excellent leadership qualities and share the ASCC’s commitment to advancing concrete contractors through education and networking. Scott … Read more

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AGC Releases Construction Hiring and Business Outlook

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Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia between December 2013 and December 2014 while construction employment increased in 38 states and D.C. between November and December, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction employment gains are consistent with the general optimism most contractors expressed in the association’s Construction Hiring and Business Outlook. According to the outlook, 80 percent of contractors report they plan to add new construction jobs in 2015. In addition, more contractors expect demand for most construction market segments … Read more

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Most Construction Firms Expect Growth this Year, Says AGC

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Eighty percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2015 while only 7 percent expect to reduce headcounts according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The survey, conducted as part of Ready to Hire Again: The 2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, indicates that most contractors are optimistic about the year ahead and ready to expand, but will have to cope with challenges including worker shortages and regulatory burdens. “Contractors are extremely optimistic about the outlook for 2015,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “Indeed, if their predictions prove true, industry … Read more

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Construction Spending Declines in November, Reports AGC

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Construction spending edged down in November but outlays for the year remained on track for a modest increase over 2013 totals, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new spending figures come as the group’s members prepare a new push for action on a series of federal infrastructure programs, including funding for highway and transit upgrades and to maintain clean water systems across the country. “Today’s figures continue the seesaw pattern that has characterized residential, private nonresidential and public construction throughout 2014,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Overall construction … Read more

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Construction Employment Demand Remains Steady, Reports AGC

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Construction employment expanded in 228 metro areas, declined in 64 and was stagnant in 47 between October 2013 and October 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction job gains come as new federal figures show year-over-year growth in construction spending and many firms report impacts from growing shortages of qualified workers. “Even as a number of markets continue to struggle with declining construction demand and employment, most metro areas are adding construction jobs as the industry slowly recovers,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for … Read more

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