[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

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“Contractors have relatively high expectations for 2017 as they predict the economy and demands for all types of construction will grow,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, AGC's chief executive officer. “As a result of this optimism, many firms expect to expand their headcount next year.”
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