Associated General Contractors of America

Arlington, VA 22201

Company Details
2300 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
United States
http://www.agc.org
Phone:(703) 548-3118
Fax:(703) 548-3119

AGC serves our nation's construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.

Products & Press Releases
Construction Employment is Down in Three-fourths of States Since February, After 36 States Add Construction Jobs In October
New York and Vermont post worst losses since February as Virginia and South Dakota add the most; Maryland records worst one-month job losses, while California and Alaska post biggest gains
November 25, 2020
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Construction Suffers Project Cancellations, Employment Declines as Pandemic Pain Continues
AGC survey finds construction firms are experiencing both project deferrals and cancellations and employment declines in the face of economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 29, 2020
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1%.
Infrastructure Construction Jobs Decline Even As Construction Adds 158,000 Workers In June
Gains in June are concentrated in home building as state and local governments postpone or cancel roads and other projects in the face of looming budget deficits
July 7, 2020
AGC CEO Stephen E. Sandherr
AGC CEO Issues Statement on New House Infrastructure Package
The Moving Forward Act’s proposed $1.5 trillion in new investments will improve range of public infrastructure, creating needed demand for construction while making the economy more efficient.
June 22, 2020
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Survey Data Shows Construction Activity Returning To Pre-Coronavirus Levels
Survey shows construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are beginning to add workers
June 19, 2020
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Paycheck Protection Program Fixes Implemented by Small Business Administration/Treasury
More than $100 billion is still available under PPP and the last day to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020
June 18, 2020
Articles & News
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AGC & SAGE Forecast COVID-19 to Shrink the 2021 Construction Market
Results of the 2021 Construction Outlook survey yield a forecast of declining demand for new construction projects, increasing project cancellations or delayed production and decreasing new hires
January 7, 2021
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Associated General Contractors Sue to Block Fed’s Effort To Change PPP Rules
Small Business Admin. and Office of Management and Budget created a questionnaire without public input that asks about everything other than the economic uncertainty that Congress intended to drive program
December 15, 2020
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Construction Jobs and Wages Advance in October, But Reduced Spending Curbs Growth
The construction industry has added 148,000 jobs in the past 12 months, but global trade disputes and tariffs are negatively affecting construction spending.
November 5, 2019
Construction Associations Propose Plans to Expand Workforce Development
To overcome the perception of craft professionals as low or middle skill workers, “We must recapture the dignity of work as well as the pride and honor inherent in skilled occupations.”
October 12, 2018
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25 States and D.C. Lose Construction Jobs in May Amid Skilled Worker Shortage
"It is hard for contractors to find new construction workers, let alone experienced ones,.” says AGC chief economist
June 19, 2017
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27 States Lose Construction Jobs Amid Worker Shortages
Struggle to find qualified workers is likely holding back broader employment gains in some states
May 23, 2017
Videos & Resources
July Home-Construction Job Growth Obscures Sinking Nonresidential Construction
An op-ed video from AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson explains the need for federal infrastructure investment to maintain national nonresidential capacity
August 12, 2020
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[Survey] Two-Thirds of AGC Contractors Report Coronavirus Project Delays or Cancellations
Weekly AGC surveys show impact of COVID-19 uncertainty increasingly taking construction work out of the private sector, and cutting payrolls
May 12, 2020
[VIDEO] AGC Working to Rebuild Pipeline of Qualified Skilled Laborers
[VIDEO] AGC Working to Rebuild Pipeline of Qualified Skilled Laborers
Brian Turmail of AGC talks about focusing and increasing career and technical programs at the high school and college levels in order to help fill the labor shortage and remove the stigma that trades aren't a good career path
March 10, 2017
[VIDEO] AGC Chief Economist Pessimistic About Infrastructure Funding for 2017
[VIDEO] AGC Chief Economist Pessimistic About Infrastructure Funding for 2017
Ken Simonson, chief economist of AGC, provides his outlook for construction and infrastructure funding in 2017
March 9, 2017
[VIDEO] Highlights of AGC's 2017 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
[VIDEO] Highlights of AGC's 2017 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
Despite the general optimism outlined in Expecting a Post-Election Bump: The 2017 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, many firms report they remain worried about the availability of qualified workers and rising health and regulatory costs
January 11, 2017
[Video] Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness: Take Time, Stay in Control
[VIDEO] Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness: Take Time, Stay in Control
In a survey of 800+ U.S. road building construction firms, 39% had experienced a vehicle crash into their work zone in the past year. This video includes survey results plus encourages drivers to take time to stay in control of their vehicles.
June 13, 2016
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AGC & SAGE Forecast COVID-19 to Shrink the 2021 Construction Market
Results of the 2021 Construction Outlook survey yield a forecast of declining demand for new construction projects, increasing project cancellations or delayed production and decreasing new hires
January 7, 2021
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Associated General Contractors Sue to Block Fed’s Effort To Change PPP Rules
Small Business Admin. and Office of Management and Budget created a questionnaire without public input that asks about everything other than the economic uncertainty that Congress intended to drive program
December 15, 2020
Construction Employment is Down in Three-fourths of States Since February, After 36 States Add Construction Jobs In October
New York and Vermont post worst losses since February as Virginia and South Dakota add the most; Maryland records worst one-month job losses, while California and Alaska post biggest gains
November 25, 2020
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Construction Suffers Project Cancellations, Employment Declines as Pandemic Pain Continues
AGC survey finds construction firms are experiencing both project deferrals and cancellations and employment declines in the face of economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 29, 2020
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WebEd: Adapting Jobsite Drones and 360° Cameras in Response to COVID
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The Beck Group and Linbeck will demonstrate live how they are using drones and 360 degree cameras to bridge the current remote and social distance gap created by COVID.
July Home-Construction Job Growth Obscures Sinking Nonresidential Construction
An op-ed video from AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson explains the need for federal infrastructure investment to maintain national nonresidential capacity
August 12, 2020
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1%.
Infrastructure Construction Jobs Decline Even As Construction Adds 158,000 Workers In June
Gains in June are concentrated in home building as state and local governments postpone or cancel roads and other projects in the face of looming budget deficits
July 7, 2020
AGC CEO Stephen E. Sandherr
AGC CEO Issues Statement on New House Infrastructure Package
The Moving Forward Act’s proposed $1.5 trillion in new investments will improve range of public infrastructure, creating needed demand for construction while making the economy more efficient.
June 22, 2020
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Survey Data Shows Construction Activity Returning To Pre-Coronavirus Levels
Survey shows construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are beginning to add workers
June 19, 2020
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Paycheck Protection Program Fixes Implemented by Small Business Administration/Treasury
More than $100 billion is still available under PPP and the last day to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020
June 18, 2020
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[Survey] Two-Thirds of AGC Contractors Report Coronavirus Project Delays or Cancellations
Weekly AGC surveys show impact of COVID-19 uncertainty increasingly taking construction work out of the private sector, and cutting payrolls
May 12, 2020
Supreme Court Finds Some Discharge to Groundwater Requires Clean Water Act Permits
Point discharge to groundwater that is the “functional equivalent” of discharging directly into navigable waters will require permits normally reserved for direct discharge to waterways
May 12, 2020
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Register Now for the 2020 AGC Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Conference
AGC has put safeguards in place so you can register for this in-person, physical event covering key construction safety, COVID-19 preparedness and environmental issues
May 11, 2020
Procore customers' U.S. project reports show construction work hours fell 13% since the week of March 1.
Why the ‘Essential’ Construction Business is Setting Records For Steep Decline
Construction laid off 13% of its workforce in April, and new AGC/Procore data measures where work hours have fallen the most and why this ‘essential’ activity is contracting at record rates
May 8, 2020
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Construction Employment Declines In 99 Metro Areas In March
Association officials urged federal and state officials to boost investments in infrastructure to help put more people back to work
April 29, 2020
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[SURVEY] Paycheck Loans Save Construction Jobs as COVID-19 Project Cancellations Rise
Nearly half of AGC firms have received federal paycheck protection loans, but growing number of project cancellations, delays and delivery problems imperil the construction industry
April 24, 2020
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OSHA Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts in Enforcement During Pandemic
New interim guidance to advise compliance safety and health officers to evaluate an employer’s good faith efforts to comply with safety and health standards during the coronavirus pandemic
April 24, 2020
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AGC Reports Rising Construction Layoffs, Potential CARES Act Loan Exclusions for Smaller Firms
Association says 27% of construction firms report coronavirus-related layoffs, while current loan guidance appears to leave out firms with fewer than 500 workers
April 6, 2020
US EPA Issues Enforcement Policy for Noncompliance Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic
Temporary enforcement policy is intended to address staffing challenges resulting from the COVID-19 epidemic which may constrain certain activities required by federal permits
April 1, 2020
A new weekly AGC survey will measure the changing impact of the Coronavirus on members' projects.
Coronavirus Halts or Delays Construction Work on 28% of AGC Members' Projects
Associated General Contractors' first weekly member survey measures Coronavirus pandemic's impact on construction
March 20, 2020
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Three Out of Four Construction Firms Plan to Add Workers in 2020
Three out of four construction firms indicate they plan to hire more workers but worries grow about labor supply and quality
January 8, 2020
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Construction Jobs and Wages Advance in October, But Reduced Spending Curbs Growth
The construction industry has added 148,000 jobs in the past 12 months, but global trade disputes and tariffs are negatively affecting construction spending.
November 5, 2019
August 2019 Construction Employment
States Continue to Add Construction Jobs But Labor Shortages May Have Held Back Growth
Construction employment increased in 39 states and D.C. from August 2018 to August 2019, while 29 states added jobs between July and August
September 24, 2019
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AGC: Trump Apprentice Proposal Ignores Construction Industry Skills Shortage
Contractors’ association says administration’s excluding construction from new apprenticeship program missed a chance to fill thousands of high-paying construction careers
June 28, 2019