Construction Apprenticeships: Critical to Future of the Industry
Denver, CO — A chronic worker shortage continues to plague the construction industry as construction employment levels reach its highest number since the economic downturn in 2008. In an analysis of this report, released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) on February 3, 2017, Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief …
Denver-Area Added Most Construction Jobs Over the Last Year, Out of 358 Metro-Areas
Although construction employment declined in 110 out of 358 metro areas between December 2015 and December 2016, the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area added the most construction jobs in the country with 10,400 jobs (11 percent) during the past year. Further statistics include stagnant growth in another 65 metro areas and an …
73% of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2017 as Strong Demand Expected in Public & Private Sectors
Seventy-three percent of construction firms nationwide plan to expand their payrolls in 2017 as contractors expect private and public sector demand to grow in all market segments, according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate. Here in Colorado, 67% …
CO Ranked 5th in Nation for Construction Employment Growth over Last 12 Months
Denver, CO – Thirty-four states added construction jobs between November 2015 and November 2016 while construction employment increased in 29 states and the District of Columbia during the past month, according to an analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said even …
Interactive Construction Training for High-School Students: CCCD 2016
Denver, CO – Colorado Construction Career Days’ 14th annual event supports the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) latest efforts to urge U.S. Senators to pursue a House-related measure to boost funding and support for construction programs targeted for high school students. According to AGC of America’s latest analysis of U.S. …
Combating Construction Labor Shortages w/ Over 100 Participants Already Registered for Construction Careers Now
Denver, CO — Since launching the Construction Careers Now (CCN) program in July 2016, 114 participants have registered, with 100 enrolled for the inaugural program on September 12, 2016. The outpouring of participants is promising to local contractors facing labor shortages. In a report released August 31, 2016 by the …
Only 23 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs from June to July 2016
Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between July 2015 and July 2016 while construction employment only increased in 23 states and the District of Columbia between June and July, according to analysis of Labor Department data released recently by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment likely …
CO Construction Construction Employment Still on the Rise
The Associated General Contractors of America recently released their latest Construction Employment report from April 2015 – April 2016. Highlights for Colorado: – up 7% construction employment statewide; from 145,600 in April ’15 to 156,100 construction related jobs in April ’16 – up 7% in the Denver/Aurora/Lakewood area for construction …