Total construction spending increased by 0.4 percent in September, yet a record-high number of job openings suggests the industry would be completing even more projects if it could hire enough workers, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released Nov. 1.

Construction employment increased in 45 states in June from a year earlier, while 33 states added construction jobs from May to June, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America on July 21.

Construction employment increased in 212 of 358 metro areas between September 2022 and 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

Stephen E. Sandherr today announced his retirement as chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, effective March 31, 2024. Sandherr has been CEO of the commercial construction industry association for 27 years and has served for 37 years in various capacities.

The construction industry kicked off a weeklong, nationwide series of events focusing on diversity and inclusion with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project.

Total construction spending increased by 0.5 percent in August, driven by increases in most large nonresidential construction segments in addition to residential projects, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released Oct. 2.

Construction employment increased in 223 of 358 metro areas between August 2022 and 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

Construction employment increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in August from a year earlier, while 32 states and Washington, D.C. added construction employees from July to August, according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America Sept. 19.

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 1.1 percent from July to August, driven by an extreme jump in diesel fuel costs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America released Sept. 14.

Construction employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in May 2023 from May 2022, while only 24 states added construction jobs from April to May, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America on June 16.