- By Denise Herdrich
- May 22, 2013
The latest trade update news in the Chicago Area, Central Illinois, Quad Cities and Northwest Indiana.
- By Abby Koppers
- May 20, 2013
An analysis from the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department shows that Illinois has lost the largest number of construction jobs (12,900) between April of 2012 and April of 2013. Illinois also lost more jobs (7,900) than any other state between March and April of 2013. Association officials explain that the decline has been caused by federal spending cuts and a weak demand from the private sector.
- By Abby Koppers
- May 20, 2013
An update on the latest information on union deals and negotations.
Contractors can participate in Chicagoland's first ever Safety Stand Down on Wednesday, June 12.
Also wage allocations for Chicagoland Carpenters, Operators; Strike possible in Minnesota
- By The Associated General Contractors of America
- March 28, 2013
Pascagoula, Miss. and Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas are top gainers, while Charleston, W.V. had largest percentage decline. Chicago & Detroit metro areas lost the most jobs.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- March 21, 2013
Over the last year Illinois led the nation in construction job losses, while Texas adds the most jobs and Arkansas experiences largest annual and monthly decline.
- By The Associated General Contractors of America
- March 18, 2013
Prices for diesel, gypsum, insulation, lumber and plywood prices continue to climb, while Texas adds the most construction jobs and D.C. adds the highest percentage year-over-year.
- By Paul Flentge, Pepper Construction Company
- March 12, 2013
The first issue of a newsletter designed to inform you on the activities of the Builders Education & Training Foundation, dedicated to connecting contractors to the training they need to further their business.
- By Andy Cole
- February 25, 2013
Reforms to multiemployer pension plans can have a major impact on the construction industry.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- February 7, 2013
The Builders Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for 2013.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- February 6, 2013
AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson argues that a new immigration law could bolster employment for the construction industry.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- February 1, 2013
Ken Simonson, AGC's Chief Economist, predicts overall spending and job gains will continue for 2013. However, AGC officials still warn that public investment cutbacks may undermine recovery for the construction industry.
- By Andy Cole
- December 6, 2012
Members of the Builders Association's 2013 Board of Directors will be recognized at our Builders Connect meeting December 13.
- By Andy Cole
- November 15, 2012
Your first chance to hear a 2013 economic preview for the Chicagoland construction community comes from the AGC of America's Chief Economist at one of the area's best construction networking events.