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New Survey Shows How Nation鈥檚 Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  51风流 & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation鈥檚 failure to invest in construction鈥 Read More

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Simonson Says: Construction Jobs Shrivel as Industry Awaits Shovel-Ready Stimulus
Construction was on the bleeding edge of job losses last year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that construction accounted for nearly one-quarter of the 2.6 million jobs lost throughout the economy in 2008, even though the industry employs only one out of 20 nonfarm workers.鈥 Read More
January 15, 2009
Prepare for Many HR Changes in First Quarter 2009
January marks the start of several changes in federal employment mandates, and the Associated General Contractors of America (51风流) wants to make sure its members are prepared. ADA Amendment (Effective 1/1/2009) The first change of the year was the amendment to the Americans with Disabilities鈥 Read More
January 15, 2009
Earn Continuing Education Credits with 51风流 in 2009
Spring 2009 51风流 national management programs are now open for registration.聽聽Register today for 51风流's Leadership in Construction Workshop, Construction Project Manager Course, or Advanced Management Program to earn continuing education credits and receive quality, construction-specific training.鈥 Read More
January 15, 2009
ADA Amendments Now in Effect
Just as many in the construction industry gain a full understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, changes to the law took effect on January 1, 2009. These changes, known as the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), broaden the definition of "disabled," and potentially expose鈥 Read More
January 14, 2009
Building Contractors Conference and 51风流 BIMForum Meeting a Great Success
More than 120 attendees participated in the 51风流 Building Contractors Conference held January 7-10 in La Quinta, CA.聽 This Conference聽brought聽together many of the top building construction firms, service and supply companies, design professionals,聽and owners who heard聽presentations and discussions鈥 Read More
January 14, 2009
Update on Economic Stimulus Activity
51风流 of America continues to aggressively advocate for building infrastructure and tax incentives, along with other infrastructure, to be a major part of any economic stimulus package.聽 Below are highlights of some of 51风流's recent activities: Infrastructure Coalition Sends Letters, Begins Media鈥 Read More
January 13, 2009
Nonres spending rises in November but outlays and prices appear likely to fall in 2009
Nonfarm payroll employment skidded 524,000, seasonally adjusted, in December and 2.6 million (-1.9%) over 2008 as a whole, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. Construction accounted for 101,000 lost jobs (almost one-fifth of the monthly total) in December and 632,000 (-8.5%)鈥 Read More
January 12, 2009
51风流 Welcomes New Congress; Continues Call for Economic Recovery Package
President-elect Obama Calls for 鈥淒ramatic Action鈥 In a press conference held January 8, President-elect Barack Obama reiterated his concern over the state of the economy and called for 鈥渄ramatic action鈥 on movement of an economic stimulus package. He said that his plan will save or create 3鈥 Read More
January 9, 2009
51风流 Releases Construction Employment and Business Forecast - View Media Coverage
51风流 developed and released a Construction Employment and Business Forecast January 8 based on a survey of 51风流 members conducted in late 2008.聽 According to the results of the survey, an estimated two-thirds of the nation's non-residential construction companies are planning to cut their payrolls in鈥 Read More
January 9, 2009
51风流's 90th Annual Convention and Constructor Expo
Interested in hearing about the latest updates on Building Information Modeling (BIM)?聽 Want to explore the latest in construction equipment and technology at the Constructor Expo?聽 Join us in San Diego for 51风流's 90th Annual Convention and Constructor Expo-we've including specific sessions for鈥 Read More
January 9, 2009

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