[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

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Weekly surveys by the Associated General Contractors on project-site conditions show increasing erosion of construction-project momentum across the U.S.

While 30% of firms report projects halted by government order, 37% say their owners voluntarily stopped work out of pandemic fears. Thirty-one percent report owners have canceled projects because of a predicted drop in demand. And 21% of contractors say projects have been canceled as a result of a loss of private funding.

Bridgit produces construction reporting solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy.

6 Best Certifications for Construction Career Development

Michel Richer from Bridgit shares insights on what certifications are hot right now in construction.

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Where Does Biden's Infrastructure Bill Stand?

The Memorial Day deadline for sweeping legislation to repair our crumbing infrastructure has passed. Democrats and Republicans are still working to reach an agreement. But big differences remain, and time is short.

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

With LaborChart, workforce management goes beyond whiteboards and spreadsheets. Check out our 3-minute demo.

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Calculate Equipment Costs to Assess When to Own vs. Rent

Contractors can use this rental formula to calculate monthly costs for construction equipment to determine which option makes more sense for their business.

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Digital Twin Consortium, Surveyors Group Announce Construction Tech Development Agreement

The Digital Twin Consortium® and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have entered into a liaison agreement to create and develop digital twin enabling technologies for the built and natural environments.

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Rental's 2021 Software & Technology Special Report

The 2021 Software & Technology Special Report features wisdom and ideas from industry leaders about how to streamline your rental business by maximizing the use of your management system.

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Construction News Tracker: $3.5 Trillion is the Number for New Infrastructure

Construction news is dominated by infrastructure-funding struggles; first construction momentum drop in six months; falling lumber prices; rising portion of civil contractors report growing backlogs but 65% say skills shortage is already delaying projects

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Shop ’Til You Demo

DeCarlo Demolition Co. abates and demolishes a 1959-vintage Sears department store at the oldest regional shopping center in Des Moines, Iowa

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

With LaborChart, workforce management goes beyond whiteboards and spreadsheets. Check out our 3-minute demo.

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Home Building Regains Momentum as Building Permits Fall to Eight-Month Low

June new-home construction and apartment development exceeded expectations, after May results were revised lower, with single family growth centered in the South and Northeast

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Landscaper Effortlessly Recovers $500,000 in Stolen Trucks with Telematics

Location data from Verizon Connect Reveal guided authorities to ten brand new trucks that had been stolen, minimizing customer downtime

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Construction Sector in Americas Most Optimistic Post-COVID & Sees Technology as Key to Growth

Global Capital Projects Outlook reports the construction sector in the Americas is optimistic about business prospects for the coming 12 months and sees digitization as a key opportunity for future growth.

AED Foundation, Caterpillar Teaming Up to Reduce Workforce Shortage

During CONEXPO 2020, AED Foundation explained how one of its studies spurred Caterpillar to get more involved in development of industry technicians.

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Overcome and Persevere at Ignite Construction Summit

The Summit, November 3-5 aims to provide contractors with the tools to ensure their businesses thrive in the new normal.

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

Learn how to schedule, forecast and communicate with LaborChart.

With LaborChart, workforce management goes beyond whiteboards and spreadsheets. Check out our 3-minute demo.

When a construction project is controversial, a good PR agency can create a promotion plan that is transparent and inclusive, helping the community to feel they are part of the project.

How Your Construction Business Can Win More RFPs with a PR Partner

How you respond to RFPs can make or break your chances of winning a contract. A partnership with an experienced construction public relations agency could help clinch a deal.

Demolishing the Salt Lake City airport took Grant Mackay Co. on a tour back through the durability standards of construction of past decades.

Demolition that Traveled Through Time

Grant Mackay Company brings down the concourses, terminals and a parking garage at the Salt Lake City International Airport

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Digital Transformation Can Help Contractors Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions

Digital transformation is emerging as a critical tool to enable construction contractors to overcome supply chain disruptions and material procurement challenges.

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2021 Economic Outlook Now Projects 6.1% GDP Growth, 13.3% Rise in Capital Investments

Q3 update forecasts U.S. GDP growth to reach 6.1% in 2021, with investment in construction and other equipment and software spiking by 13.3%.

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Realize Your ROI with a Construction Workforce Management Platform

One low-hanging-fruit area where many construction contractors could realize a positive ROI is by taking a good, hard look at their labor management processes.

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Civil Contractors Expect Increased Work Volume and Profits But Skills Gap Concerns Grow

Civil contractors are optimistic about work volume through 2022, but express growing concerns about how the skills shortage will affect their ability to handle infrastructure projects.

Bridgit produces construction reporting solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy.

6 Best Certifications for Construction Career Development

Michel Richer from Bridgit shares insights on what certifications are hot right now in construction.

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Caisson Consultant, Inc. Joins Atlas Copco Power Technique Dealer Network

Atlas Copco Power Technique has announced Caisson Consultant, Inc. as a dealer, effective immediately. The company is based in Aurora, Canada.

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How Contractors Can Get the Resources They'll Need to Move Infrastructure Projects Forward

Everyone is talking about how to pay for an infrastructure bill, but no one is talking about how the industry is going to be able to accomplish the influx of work headed our way. These tools can build the efficiency necessary to get the work done.

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Are Your Workers Trained Hard or Hardly Trained?

Elevating Safety spoke to a group of experienced MEWP training and safety professionals from across the industry to provide the following summary of what constitutes quality training and evaluate its importance.

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Industrial Drone Line Launched by Microdrones, GE

The new drone line promises power aerial surveying technology with digital twin capabilities, corridor mapping, construction site monitoring, contour mapping and more.