AGC: Construction adds 16,000 workers, but nonresidential down
Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector lost 11,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. The new jobs data comes as association officials reported that a survey of more than […]
Survey: Labor shortage persists amid pandemic
A survey of contractors by AGC and Autodesk found just over half of respondents report difficulties finding craft workers, even though 60% said at least one planned project had been delayed or canceled. Substantial numbers also cited lengthier project times and rising costs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the Engineering News-Record story here
Conversation with Jodie Susi, Powerhouse
The VP of Business Development for Powerhouse on why no day is a typical today, the art of visiting Dublin during a worldwide pandemic and why having a sense of humor is your greatest ally.