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Construction industry needs immediate supports to recover from COVID shutdown: Survey

September 4, 2020

According to a workforce survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and software company Autodesk, the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the construction industry, prompting project delays and cancellations, layoffs, and furloughs. Yet, it remains difficult for a majority of firms to find craft workers to hire.

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40 percent of construction firms report layoffs as COVID-19 shuts down the economy

April 13, 2020

According to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction layoffs are spreading rapidly as COVID-19 shuts down projects, in contrast to job gains through February in most metros. Additionally, more than half of firms have had projects halted as 74 percent seek new paycheck protection loans to retain staff.

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Sharp jump in construction project cancellation or delay puts many jobs at risk

March 31, 2020

Sharp jump in owners cancelling or delaying construction projects across the country is putting many jobs at risk, a new survey finds.

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New federal guidance signals construction should continue across the country

March 31, 2020

Construction officials say new federal guidance should signal to state and local officials the need to allow construction activity to continue across the country.

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COVID-19 pandemic halts or delays construction projects: survey

March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused more than one out of four contractors to halt or delay work on current projects, according to a new survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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