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Construction input costs rise 7.1% despite June decline
Construction input costs for new nonresidential projects rose 7.1% year over year despite a 0.5% drop in June, driven by high fuel and metals prices.
AGC urges Congress to renew highway funding amid mixed construction spending
The Associated General Contractors of America urges Congress to renew federal highway funding as construction spending shows mixed results with declines in some sectors.
Construction job growth slows across US metro areas amid funding uncertainty
Construction job growth slowed in 166 of 360 US metro areas as uncertainty over project costs and delayed funding weigh on hiring nationwide.
U.S. construction spending rises 0.6% in March led by residential gains
U.S. construction spending increased 0.6% in March as residential and data center projects offset manufacturing declines, according to AGC analysis.
Construction job gains uneven across US metros as funding deadline nears
Construction jobs grew in 52% of U.S. metro areas, but growth risks stalling without renewed federal transportation funding, warns AGC.
Colorado adds 1,000 construction jobs amid national slowdown
Colorado added 1,000 construction jobs from January to February despite a national slowdown, with growth in 30 states and concerns over federal transportation funding.
Construction employment rises by 26,000 jobs as wages outpace other sectors
Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in March with wages rising 5%, outpacing other sectors amid ongoing labor shortages.
