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COVID-19 has wrought unprecedented challenges that have and continue to affect us in profoundly different ways…
Only 14 States and D.C. Added Construction Jobs Since the Pandemic Began as Supply Problems, Lack of Infrastructure Bill Undermine Recovery
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Only 14 states and the District of Columbia have added construction jobs since just before the start of the pandemic in February 2020, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that widespread supply chain disruptions amid…
Prices for Construction Materials Continue to Outstrip Bid Prices Over 12 Months, Despite Dip in September, Amid Increasing Supply-Chain Problems
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The prices contractors pay for construction materials far outstripped the prices contractors charge in the 12 months ending in September, despite a recent decline in a few materials prices, while delivery problems intensified, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association…
The Top 7 Ways To Say “Thank You” to City Plan Reviewers for Approving Your Plans for Permitting
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer Here’s the truth. The PermitUsNow team loves working with jurisdictions across Texas, throughout the U.S., and in Canada. We look forward to the challenges in meeting building codes and enjoy working with plan reviewers, plan analysts, supervisors, and other city staff. Now, before you shake your head thinking we are…
Sunshine Personnel Solutions, LLC; Meeting & Exceeding Industry Staffing Needs
According to recent statistics via Zippia, the most common ethnicity among general contractors is White, which makes up 77.5% of all general contractors…
Contractors! Why You Should Care About National Code Compliance Month
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer National Code Compliance Month was established by the American Association of Code Enforcement many years ago to recognize work that Code Enforcement Officers provide to make sure buildings are safe for use. They perform inspections using building codes and zoning ordinances on residential to industrial to environmental and other types…
AGC & Procore Technologies Launch New Scholarship To Assist African American & Minority Students in At-Risk Areas Studying Construction at HBCUs
By Subcontracts USA News Provider The Associated General Contractors of America and Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, are launching a new scholarship program to assist African American and minority students in at-risk situations who are studying construction fields at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The new scholarship is being…
AGC Reaches Out to Federal Agencies on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reached out to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council and other federal agencies to highlight the uniqueness of the construction industry, the many safety measures contractors have implemented throughout the pandemic, and to advocate for clear guidance…
Subcontractors USA Works With City, County, State Agencies and Corporations to Provide Resources That Bring Prime and Subcontractors Together.
According to recent statistics via Zippia, the most common ethnicity among general contractors is White, which makes up 77.5% of all general contractors…
Builder Confidence at 13-Month Low on Higher Material Costs, Home Prices
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Higher construction costs and supply shortages along with rising home prices pushed builder confidence to its lowest reading since July 2020, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released recently. Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes fell five points to 75 in August. “Buyer…
July Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States as Delta Variant of Coronavirus Threatens To Hold Down Further Gains
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in July remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 36 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released today. Association officials said construction employment would benefit from new federal infrastructure investments and urged…
NAHB Accepting Entries for 2021 Global Innovation Awards Through Oct. 18
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is now accepting entries for its 2021 Global Innovation Awards (GIA) through Oct. 18, 2021. The NAHB GIA program annually recognizes the most cutting-edge products, homes and communities, and individuals who champion home building from around the world. Applicants are invited to submit…
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