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WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- “In particular, we want to commend Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) for their leadership on this bill.

Washington, D.C. - May 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today lauded the inclusion of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) that is based on H.R. 2750, the Design-Building Efficiency and Jobs Act.

Washington, D.C. - May 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has reverted into negative territory for the last two months. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the March ABI score was 49.6, up slightly from a mark of 48.8 in March. This score reflects a decrease in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 59.1, up from the reading of 57.9 the previous month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction firms added jobs in 39 states and the District of Columbia over the past 12 months and in 29 states and D.C. between March and April according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials welcomed the mostly positive figures but cautioned that the industry’s recovery remained fragile, with construction employment levels below prior peaks in every state except North Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Top Construction Official Urges Congress to Act Swiftly to Pass Water Resources Reform & Development Act Released Today By a House-Senate Conference Committee to Help Economy, Lauds Bipartisan Support for Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issues the following statement in response to the passage of a surface transportation measure today by the members of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 5, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The unemployment rate in construction dropped to the lowest April level in seven years as contractors added 32,000 workers to payrolls in April, bringing industry employment to 6.0 million, the highest level since June 2009, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned that it is essential to revive and expand training opportunities before the industry runs short of workers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration's release today of proposed surface transportation legislation that would provide an estimated $302 billion for highway, bridge and transit construction over a four-year period:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 29, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment expanded in 197 metro areas, declined in 87 and was stagnant in 55 between March 2013 and March 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that construction employment stands to suffer if Congress allows federal highway funding to stop this summer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) --Construction firms added jobs in 38 states over the past 12 months, although job gains leveled off between February and March, according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the ongoing year-over-year pickup points to the urgency of revitalizing and initiating programs to encourage workers and graduating students to get construction careers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment expanded in 175 metro areas, declined in 106 and was stagnant in 58 between February 2013 and February 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that despite the gains construction employment remained below peak levels in all but 19 metro areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 8, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Forty-five percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials added that the study found work zone crashes are more likely to kill vehicle operators and passengers than construction workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employers added 19,000 workers to payrolls in March, bringing industry employment to the highest level since June 2009, while the industry's unemployment rate dropped to the lowest March level in seven years, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned that the pool of available workers is declining rapidly, raising the prospects for significant labor shortages if demand continues to expand

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 2, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total construction spending in February edged up from January despite adverse weather in much of the nation, as private residential and nonresidential components posted solid growth compared with early 2013, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials noted that the construction spending figures would have been stronger if not for declines in public sector construction and infrastructure investments.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 31, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Racks up the Largest Percentage and Total 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Indiana Have Biggest Declines; Wyoming and California Top Monthly Rankings, While Kansas and Ohio Shed the Most Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment expanded in 195 metro areas, declined in 90 and was stagnant in 54 between January 2013 and January 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that despite the gains construction employment remained below peak levels in all but 21 metro areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction firms added jobs in 38 states between January 2013 and January 2014, while 27 states experienced construction employment gains between December and January, according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the fact so many states added construction jobs for the year and month despite harsh winter conditions in many parts of the country is a sign that demand appears to be recovering.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gray Construction of Lexington, Ky. was named the nation’s safest construction company in 2013 by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which oversees the Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety programs, noted that 51 other companies were selected as winners for the quality of their safety programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employers added 15,000 workers to payrolls in February despite harsh winter working conditions, raising industry employment to the highest level since June 2009, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials noted that as the industry adds jobs many firms report they are already having a hard time finding skilled workers.

LAS VEGAS - March 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced today. The new exchange, which will be called "The AGC Alternative," is anticipated to be live this summer and will allow the association's member firms to deliver better health insurance and related benefits to their employees at a lower cost, officials added