Construction Employment Increases in 231 out of 358 Metro Areas from October 2018 to October 2019

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Construction employment grew in 231, or 65%, out of 358 metro areas between October 2018 and October 2019, declined in 69 and was unchanged in 58, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said hourly craftworker positions remain difficult to fill despite the widespread job gains, and they urged federal officials to promote more workplace-based immigration, along with career and technical education. “Employers in most areas remain busy and eager to hire workers, but they struggle to find qualified employees in many metros,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases in 41 States, D.C. Year-Over-Year

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Forty-one states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2018 and October 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from September to October, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that firm’s efforts to increase pay and benefits and do more in-house training appear to be helping them find people to hire despite tight labor conditions.   “Construction employment continues to experience robust growth in most parts of the country,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Many firms appear to be overcoming the challenge … Read more

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Construction Career Pathways Conference Builds Vital Partnerships between Industry, Education

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With younger generations no longer signing up for careers in construction, the effects are being felt across the workforce. It is key to begin implementing changes now, and the NCCER 2019 Construction Career Pathways Conference will establish how the industry working with education is a crucial way to tackle skilled worker shortage. Held in Anaheim, California, this event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, prior to the Association for Career and Technical Education’s CareerTech Vision 2019 conference. The cost to register is $100, which covers breakfast, lunch and a reception following the conference, … Read more

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Autodesk, AGC to Address Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses for Women

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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls are the leading cause of private sector worker fatalities in the construction industry. Everyone who works at heights, whether it’s on a roof, scaffolding or the edge of a tall building, should have properly fitting safety harnesses, yet not all contractors have the supplies they need to better protect women in construction. To help address this, Autodesk is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to supply select, in-need member contractors with fall protection harnesses sized for women who work at heights. The program comes at a … Read more

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AGC of California Honors BNBuilders with Construction Safety Excellence Award

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The Associated General Contractors of California recently recognized BNBuilders with a top Construction Safety Excellence Award at the 32nd annual awards luncheon. The CSEA program recognizes construction companies who excel at safety performance and are committed to maintaining a safe working environment on their jobsites. BNBuilders has received a top CSEA in the Building division for the second consecutive year. The AGC of California’s CSEA selection process is known to be rigorous, with a comprehensive review of both a written application and an in-person interview. Judges make their selection based on company management involvement, active employee participation, safety training, work … Read more

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