Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
The US, with help from states such as Texas and Louisiana, has taken the top spot in Site Selection magazine's Global Groundwork Index, which measures the intersection of corporate facility activity and infrastructure investment.
AGC is hosting two Human Resources training conferences. The Pre-Conference Federal Construction HR Workshop is September 23-24, 2020 and is designed to help staff responsible for compliance on federal and federally assisted projects, this workshop provides practical information and best-practice advice from experts and peers experienced in the area. The main AGC’s 2020 HRTED Conference will be held virtually October 6-8.
By Jeff Yoders, ENR
The Associated General Contractors of America annually partners with Autodesk to conduct an industry survey of the state of the construction labor market.
About 2,005 AGC member contractors responded to the survey.
The analysis found that 60% of respondents reported having at least one future project postponed or canceled, and 33% said projects already underway were halted.
AGC of America made sure construction work was classified as essential in most parts of the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite early calls to halt most forms of construction, we were able to push back by successfully making the case the industry has a proven track record of complying with complex safety rules; most construction happens outdoors with good air circulation; and the industry was accustomed to wearing personal protection equipment like masks.
The Associated General Contractors of America recently launched the 2020 AGC of America / Autodesk Workforce Survey.
The survey is intended to document the impact of the pandemic on construction activity and employment, as well as steps contractors are taking to adapt.
Contractors are invited to complete the survey by August 24; results are expected to be released the week of August 31.
The HEALS Act Includes Essential Liability, Workforce, Financial & Unemployment Reforms, But Association Will Work to Get Needed Infrastructure Investments Included in Final Relief Measure
AGC’s annual IT Conference, scheduled for August 3-6, is going virtual this year! Now in its 12th year, the AGC IT Conference provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with fellow construction IT professionals from around the country and learn first-hand how to better implement and utilize cutting-edge tools to make their organizations more productive and efficient.
