Construction Officials Renew Push for Immediate Removal of Tariffs on Key Construction Materials, Urge Congress and Administration to Take Steps to Repair ‘Every Level’ of Supply Chain

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The prices contractors pay for construction materials far outstripped the prices contractors charge in the 12 months ending in September, despite a recent decline in a few materials prices, while delivery problems intensified, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials urged Washington officials to end tariffs on key construction materials and take steps to help unknot snarled supply points. “Construction materials costs remain out of control despite a decline in some inputs last month,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Meanwhile, supply bottlenecks continue to worsen.” The producer price index … Read more

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Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week Activities Planned Oct. 18-22

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The inaugural Construction Inclusion Week kicks off on Monday, Oct. 18. Construction Inclusion Week provides five days of engagement to promote inclusion and enable conversations regarding diversity within the construction industry. The theme for the week is “Building the Foundation for Inclusion.” Construction Inclusion Week invites every member of the construction industry to unite to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. More than 1,100 construction industry firms have signed up to participate on http://www.constructioninclusionweek.com. They have access to materials and resources that help foster conversations and bring awareness to diversity, equity and inclusion. The resources enable construction companies of all sizes … Read more

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2020 DIRT Report Reveals Damage Prevention Challenges Continue Amidst Global Pandemic

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Common Ground Alliance has released the findings from its 2020 Damage Information Reporting Tool Report. The report analyzed all 2020 data submitted voluntarily by facility operators, utility locating companies, one call centers, contractors, regulators and others from the U.S. and Canada using an in-depth statistical modeling process. The results of this analysis found that an estimated 468,000 excavation-related damages to underground facilities occurred in the U.S. in 2020. Construction activity was down 4.2% in 2020 from 2019 as measured by construction spending and adjusting for steep inflation in building materials and supplies that occurred in 2020, according to the report’s … Read more

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Nonresidential Construction Sector Posts 1st Job Gain Since March

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The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials said nonresidential construction has been affected by the widespread supply chain problems, which are causing owners already uncertain about future demand for commercial space to delay or even cancel some projects. “While it is refreshing to see job gains in both residential and nonresidential construction, nonresidential building and infrastructure employment remains far below its pre-pandemic peak,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s … Read more

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National Construction Association Announces Diversity and Inclusion Awards

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Rolin Construction was named as the 2021 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association also awarded Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson, to Austin Commercial; Gilbane Building Company; KAI Enterprises; Trinity Subsurface, LLC; Hilti North America and the Nevada Contractors Association. “These awards recognize successful construction industry diversity and inclusion programs. They also recognize successful women and minority-owned member firms,” said Bob Lanham, the association’s president and president of Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. “For us, inclusion means that no matter what you look like, no matter … Read more

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