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AGCofA

  1. Interesting look at how passing infrastructure measures will boost construction employment. flanews.com/?p=15238
  2. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Take a few minutes to thank those who serve in defense of our nation and our freedoms. May they stay safe
  3. Where do we stand in the age of information technology? A look into the transformation of the construction industry ow.ly/b9aLk
  4. A look at why top employer groups are fighting new administration hiring quotas, regulatory burdens. bizjournals.com/bizjournals/wa…
  5. Construction employment declined in 28 States and D.C. from March to April. Read AGC’s analysis here news.agc.org/2012/05/18/con…
  6. CEO Steve Sandherr speaks to the importance of investing in public buildings in the latest issue of @ConstructorMag ow.ly/b6xiB
  7. Politico takes a good look at some of the reasons why our inland waterways haven't been developed to handle freight. politi.co/JCUHev
  8. See what's new with Constructor magazine - check out the May/June issue here nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylo…
  9. AP looks at why construction employment declined in most states, other small business updates... on.rgj.com/KD7IGw
  10. Reno Gazette Journal looks at how construction firms are getting some relief from rising materials prices in April. on.rgj.com/KD7IGw
  11. USA Today looks at how years of neglecting infrastructure are hurting the broader economy... usat.ly/K7ip5R
  12. ABQ Journal talks to the head of AGC's #NM building chapter about the state of the industry, recruiting next generation bit.ly/KLLjXX
  13. A good look at why construction employment declined in 28 states and DC between March and April and what that means.. bit.ly/JTkHox
  14. 27 states lost construction jobs between April 2011 and April 2012 as public investments in construction dropped, our analysis coming soon.
  15. A look at why construction materials costs took a breather in April, what that means for the industry... bit.ly/M0Isfh