Construction Employment Increases in 39 States, D.C. September 2018-September 2019

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Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2018 and September 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from August to September, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that it is likely additional states would have added new construction jobs if firms could find more qualified workers to hire. “Although evidence is mounting that the overall economy is slowing, contractors in most states are still eager to hire,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But they are unable to find qualified workers … Read more

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The Boldt Company Wins National, State Awards for Sustainable Practices & Innovation in Construction

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The Boldt Company was recently awarded two 2019 BUILD Wisconsin awards from the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin. The following entries were judged on sustainable practices, craftsmanship, innovation in construction and meeting difficult challenges. Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area | Marinette, Wisconsin Environmental Excellence Award The 335,000-square-foot hospital, medical office building and cancer center, located on a 92-acre greenfield, site was honored for its Integrated Lean Project Delivery approach in partnership with the owner and the architect, CannonDesign. The project was delivered on time and under budget. More than $16 million was spent locally, and more than 3.2 million … Read more

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Construction Employment Grows in 252 out of 358 Metro Areas from August 2018 to August 2019, says AGC

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Construction employment grew in 252 out of 358 metro areas between August 2018 and August 2019, declined in 60 and was unchanged in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that while firms are finding ways to add staff, a recent survey found 80% of contractors are having a hard time finding enough workers to hire. “Construction firms would likely be adding even more jobs if they could find more qualified workers to hire,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But tight labor market conditions … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases in 39 States, D.C. from August 2018 to August 2019

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Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between August 2018 and August 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states from July to August, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that construction workforce shortages identified in a survey the association released last month may have kept more states from adding construction jobs this past month. “Even more states probably would have posted gains in construction employment if firms could find enough people to hire,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “They are finding most craft positions hard to fill, … Read more

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Labor Shortages Likely Held Back Additional Hiring, New AGC Survey Reports

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Construction employment grew in 255, or 71%, out of 358 metro areas between July 2018 and July 2019, declined in 56 and was unchanged in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a newly released workforce survey showed the employment gains would likely have been even more widespread if firms could find more qualified workers to hire, and they urged federal officials to bolster career training programs. “Demand for construction has not slackened in most metro areas,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “In fact, … Read more

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