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Construction employment stalls in April: Supply-chain challenges and workforce shortages undermine recovery

Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find…

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California’s construction employment losses, recovery, near middle of nation-wide results

California's pandemic-influenced construction employment numbers are near the nation's average, according to government data compiled by the Associated General Contractors…

3 years ago

Sacramento construction employment thrives, SF slumps as nation feels the impact of COVID-19

Construction employment in the Sacramento area increased by 4% in the past 12 months, making it one of the most…

3 years ago

Construction associations, partners organize COVID-19 vaccination campaign

The Associated General Contractors of America and other groups are partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

3 years ago

California construction employment declines 3.8% in year: Supply shortages and an materials price inflation could thwart recovery

California''s construction employment has declined 3.8 percent in the past 12 months, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…

3 years ago

Sacramento area gains construction jobs as most other communities in California and nationally decline: AGC

While the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted construction employment levels in most of the country, including California, there are exceptions.…

3 years ago

Rising costs, supply chain disruptions add to construction industry pandemic challenges: AGC

Another round of steep price increases and supply-chain disruptions are wreaking hardships on contractors, driving up construction costs and slowing…

3 years ago

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator rose sharply in February; contractor optimism builds

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported on March 9 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in February,…

3 years ago

Dodge Momentum Index posts strong gain in February marking highest level in nearly three years

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 7.1% in February to 149.0 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 139.1. The Momentum…

3 years ago

House Bills promote increased investment in local infrastructure

California Congresswoman Julia Brownley has recently introduced two pieces of legislation that she indicates would increase local infrastructure investments, improve…

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