How investing in people can change operations
Turner Mining Group’s Thomas Haun speaks with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik about where producers and contractors are on the challenging labor front.
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Report: Construction job openings still on the rise
An Associated Builders & Contractors analysis shows that construction job openings hit nearly 400,000 in March of this year.
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ABC: Construction input prices up in March 2022
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction input prices are up, both in March and since February 2020.
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AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers.
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AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices up 21 percent
Prices of construction materials used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from February 2021 to February 2022.
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ABC: Construction employment near pre-pandemic levels
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry added 60,000 jobs in February, reaching near pre-pandemic employment levels.
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Economist discusses the dynamics disrupting the labor force
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson paid P&Q an exclusive visit to elaborate on key findings of a survey asking contractors about the challenges associated with hiring right now.
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Report: Some materials prices down but supply issues remain
Construction materials pricing continues to outstrip bid prices despite a pricing dip in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.
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How employers are attracting workers in this market
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, shares findings from a workforce survey and what contractors are doing to find hiring solutions.
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