AGC, Arcoro Release Construction Workforce Shortage Survey Results

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The nation’s failure to invest in construction workforce education and training programs is having a real, measurable impact on the country’s ability to build infrastructure and other construction projects, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Arcoro, an HR technology company supporting the construction industry. AGC noted that 94% of construction firms nationwide report they have open positions they are trying to fill. Among those firms, 94% are having trouble filling at least some of those positions – particularly among the craft workforce that performs the bulk of onsite construction … Read more

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AGC: Construction Firms Add 25,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

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The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the industry remains finding enough workers to keep pace with demand and urged public officials to boost support for construction education and training programs. Construction employment in July totaled 8.3 million, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 25,000 from June. The sector has added 239,000 jobs or 3% during the past 12 months, nearly double the 1.6% increase for total … Read more

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Construction Sector Adds 9,000 Jobs in April

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The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April — the fewest since August 2022 — as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that demand for workers remains high among nonresidential firms, and they urged government officials to enhance support for career development and more employment-based immigration. “It appears that high interest rates are dragging down remodeling, homebuilding and apartment construction,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But firms working on infrastructure, data … Read more

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Construction Association Releases Decarbonization Playbook

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The Associated General Contractors of America released a decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build. The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry, is part of the association’s broader efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry. The new resource outlines a four-step process firms can follow to work with partners to confirm who should be accountable for various carbon emissions associated with a construction project. It also outlines how to document who is accountable for those emissions to limit surprises and risks for everyone involved … Read more

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Construction Industry Adds 17,000 Workers

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The construction sector added 17,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages at a faster clip than other industries, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of government data released today. Association officials said the survey it released this week found contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers. Construction employment in December totaled 8,056,000, seasonally adjusted, an increase of 17,000 from November. The sector has added 197,000 jobs during the past 12 months. That was a gain of 2.5%, which outpaced the 1.7% job growth in the overall economy. … Read more

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