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    Construction
    Feb 02, 2015

    Construction Spending Returns to 2008 levels, AGC Analysis Says

    At the end of 2014, construction spending reached $982 billion, its highest level since 2008, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Construction
    Feb 02, 2015

    Construction Spending Hits Six-Year High

    Spending on U.S. construction projects is at its highest point since the economic downturn year of 2008, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, reaching $961 billion.

    Construction
    Jan 27, 2015

    2014 Ends With Increases In Construction Employment

    The construction industry’s atmosphere of optimism about increasing numbers of jobs was borne out by employment gains in December of last year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Construction
    Jan 21, 2015

    Construction Firms Foresee More Hiring in 2015

    The overwhelming majority of construction firms anticipate adding new employees in 2015, according to a survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Architects
    Jan 21, 2015

    Architectural Billings Index Suggests Improved Construction Outlook for 2015

    While the numbers for last November declined slightly, the Architectural Billings Index marked its seventh consecutive positive month — a good sign for the construction outlook in 2015.

    Construction
    Jan 09, 2015

    Construction employment hits five-year high

    Construction employers added 48,000 jobs for the year — making a total of 290,000 for the year — bringing unemployment in the sector down to 8.3%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Construction
    Jan 02, 2015

    Monthly construction spending declines, but 2014 still looks to beat 2013

    Construction spending declined in November, but 2014 is still on track to beat 2013’s expenditures, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

    AGC
    Nov 07, 2014

    AGC Economist Forecasts Strong Overall Construction Growth

    Citing the “shale gale” — the increased production of North American shale oil and its downstream effects — a rise in residential construction (especially multi-family) and work on the Panama Canal, Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, said he foresees strong construction growth for 2015.

    AGC
    Mar 03, 2014

    AGC construction spending analysis shows biggest increase in 8 years

    Despite a harsh winter, year-over-year construction spending has increased by the greatest amount since 2006, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).