AGC: Construction added 25,000 jobs in July
The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July, driven by improved wage gains according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
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US construction spending edges lower in June
Construction spending in the US in June was slightly lower, declining for the second straight month. Despite the decline it increased notably year on year (y/y).
US construction spending levels off in March
Construction spending in the US in March was basically steady from the previous month but showed notable year-on-year (y/y) growth.
SMU Community Chat: Simonson with the latest on construction
A lot of economists were predicting a recession last year. Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), wasn’t one of them.
SMU Community Chat: Posner talks state of global logistics
While shipping and supply chains have always been subject to wars, pirates, privateers, geopolitical issues, and natural disasters, it seems that “it’s been busier lately when it comes to dealing with significant supply chain disruptions,” according to logistics expert Anton Posner.
SMU Community Chat: April 17 with AGC chief economist Ken Simonson
Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will be the featured speaker on the next SMU Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. ET. The live webinar is free. A recording will be available free to SMU members. You can register here.
February construction spending steady, shows solid y/y improvement
US construction spending in February was mostly steady from January but showed significant gains from last year.
AGC: Construction added 23,000 jobs in February
The construction sector added 23,000 jobs in February, boosted by nonresidential, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Tampa Steel: No doom and gloom in end-users' outlooks
The recession many predicted did not materialize in 2023, leading industry experts in several key end-user markets for steel cautiously optimistic for 2024.
AGC: Construction spending up for fifth consecutive month in November
An increase in residential construction brought total construction spending up by 0.4% in November, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The uptick offsets a slowdown in public spending.
Construction job openings reach record high
The number of open construction jobs reached a record high in October as workforce shortages persist, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported.
Construction Spending Edges Higher, But Sector Still Lacks Workers: AGC
Construction spending edged higher in September, but a shortage of workers continues to constrain project completion rates, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
AGC: Construction Added 11,000 Jobs in September
The construction sector added 11,000 jobs in September, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Final Thoughts
The US steel market appears to have gone from despairing over the possibility of spot HRC prices slipping into the $500s per ton to worrying about spot availability – and in just a matter of 2-3 weeks.
SMU Community Chat: Ken Simonson Shares the Latest on Construction
A recap of SMU's Oct. 4, 2023, Community Chat featuring AGC chief economist Ken Simonson and his outlook for the construction markets.
Construction Spending Up in August: AGC
Construction spending in the US increased in August, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).