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Located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICES INCH UP IN APRIL, WHILE CONTRACTORS’ PRICES FOR NEW NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The cost of construction materials took a breather in April, while contractors showed slightly greater ability to roll past price increases into their bids, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that despite the temporary reprieve from materials price hikes, market conditions for construction remain difficult.

NATIONAL TRADE GROUPS TEAM UP TO CREATE A DRUG- AND ALCOHOL- FREE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW). The coalition’s mission is to create a drug- and alcohol-free construction industry by providing companies and organizations with the resources necessary to implement drug- and alcohol-free policies into their business practices.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 155 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN MARCH 2011 &...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment increased in 155 out of 337 metropolitan areas between March 2011 and March 2012, decreased in 134 and stayed level in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that fewer metro areas added construction jobs in March compared to February because of disruptions to typical hiring patterns caused by weather.

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING INCHES UP IN MARCH COMPARED TO FEBRUARY AS PRIVATE SECTOR SPENDING CONTRIBUTES...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction spending inched up in March 2012 to an annualized rate of $808 billion, up 0.1 percent compared to the previous month and is now 6 percent above year ago levels, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The overall gains mask divergent trends however, as public sector construction activity continues to decline while private sector demand for new construction continues to strengthen.

STANDARD CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT WORD, MAC AND AVAILABLE ON-LINE THANKS...

Washington, D.C. - April 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- ConsensusDocs® users will be able to work on their standard construction contracts using Microsoft Word® on a PC or Mac as the result of an upgraded new web-based platform released today by the coalition. The new technology allows the more than 4,700 office locations currently using ConsensusDocs to share and collaborate with anyone using Word.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINED IN 36 STATES BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MARCH WHILE 24 STATES AND...

April 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The momentum boosting the number of states adding construction jobs stalled in March as only 12 states and the District of Columbia added jobs since February, another 36 states lost construction jobs and employment levels remained flat in two other states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. The year-over-year figures were little better, association officials added, noting that only 24 states and D.C. added construction jobs between March 2011 and 2012 while 24 lost jobs and two were unchanged

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICES SPIKE IN MARCH EVEN AS THE PRICES CONTRACTORS CHARGE TO COMPLETE...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The cost of construction materials jumped in March, even as the amount contractors charge to complete projects remained stagnant, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the spike in materials prices continues despite relatively weak overall demand for construction, and cautioned that current market conditions could force some firms out of business.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 171 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2011 &...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment increased in 171 out of 337 metropolitan areas between February 2011 and February 2012, decreased in 119 and stayed level in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said employment was growing in many metro areas thanks in large part to increasing private sector demand for construction

MARCH CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS BY 7,000 BUT RISES 1 PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO;...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs between February and March, following a similar decline of 6,000 the month before, but extended a pattern of modest year-over-year job increases, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that lack of long-term federal highway and transit funding threatens to hold down future job gains.

YEAR-OVER-YEAR GAINS IN PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION OUTWEIGH PUBLIC SECTOR CUTS DESPITE SECOND STRAIGHT MONTHLY SPENDING...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction spending in February topped year-ago totals by 5.8 percent as a double-digit increase in private construction offset a small drop in public sector spending, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The gains occurred despite a 1.1 percent decrease in spending from January to February and a dip of 0.8 percent the month before, based on revised data

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT RISES IN 30 STATES AND D.C. BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2011 & 2012 WHILE...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in 30 states and the District of Columbia between February 2011 and February 2012, while 18 states lost construction jobs and two held steady—the best net positive showing for state construction employment since January 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Twenty-nine states and D.C. added construction jobs between January and February, while 21 states had decreases for the month.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES IN 111 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2011 &...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment declined in 111 out of 337 metropolitan areas between January 2011 and January 2012, increased in 169 and stayed level in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The new construction employment data comes out amid growing concerns within the business community about Washington's failure to enact a number of long-term infrastructure measures.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA INTRODUCES NEW OFFICERS TO LEAD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

HONOLULU - March 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today announced the new officers who have been selected to lead the nation’s largest construction trade association. Joseph Jarboe, senior vice president of Bethesda, M.D.-based Clark Construction Group, will serve as president; Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, Inc., will serve as senior vice president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting Corp. will serve as vice president; and David Hanson, senior vice president of Detroit-based Walbridge, will serve as treasurer.

ARLINGTON’S PENTAGON RENOVATION WINS GRAND AWARD FOR BEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF 2011, ADDITIONAL 15...

HONOLULU - March 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington’s Pentagon renovation project was the most significant construction projects of 2011, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., was the grand award winner while 15 other firms received the association’s Alliant Build America Award in other categories.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICES ACCELERATE SHARPLY IN FEBRUARY, FORCING CONTRACTORS TO PAY MORE FOR SUPPLIES...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, construction firms will be forced to pay more for key materials even as demand for construction remains weak, association officials noted.

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CHARITY RENOVATES FACILITY OF HONOLULU NON-PROFIT THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL...

HONOLULU - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dozens of volunteer contractors renovated the facility of a Honolulu-based charity group named HUGS that supports families with seriously ill children free-of-charge. The renovation project was organized by the philanthropic organization AGC Charities, Inc., was the group's third annual Operation Opening Doors effort.

U.S. ROUTE 60 AT VICKSBURG ROAD ROUNDABOUT NAMED ONE OF 2011’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION...

HONOLULU - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Vicksburg’s U.S. Route 60 at Vicksburg Road Roundabout was one of the most successful construction partnerships of 2011, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Glendale-based Combs Construction Company, Inc., was one of only three projects to receive the association’s Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award.

BETHESDA-BASED CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP HONORED FOR PERFORMING SOME OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY’S BEST CHARITABLE...

HONOLULU - March 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bethesda-based Clark Construction Group was honored today for performing some of the construction industry’s best charitable work in 2011 for its efforts in helping communities impacted by the extensive construction work required through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. As a result, the construction firm was one of 13 organizations nationwide to win the AGC in the Community Award from the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, AGC Charities, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 28 STATES AND D.C. BETWEEN JANUARY 2011 & 2012 AS...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in 28 states and the District of Columbia between January 2011 and January 2012, while 20 states lost construction jobs and two held steady—the best net positive showing for state construction employment since 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Thirty-five states and D.C. added construction jobs between December 2011 and January, while 13 states had decreases for the month and two states had no change.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES BY 13,000 IN FEBRUARY AS INDUSTRY’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HITS 17.1 PERCENT,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The construction industry lost 13,000 jobs between January and February, but continued a string of year-over-year job increases, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that short-term factors such as weather contributed to the monthly loss even as longer-term trends are becoming a bit more positive.

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