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Home » Keywords: » AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)

Items Tagged with 'AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)'

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May brought modest job gains to construction, but trade policies and rising costs are casting a long shadow
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Contractors See Modest Job Growth Despite Economic Strain

May brought modest job gains to construction, but trade policies and rising costs are casting a long shadow
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 10, 2025
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U.S. construction added 4,000 jobs in May, marking 13 straight months of gains despite hiring slowdown, tariff hikes and inflation-driven uncertainty across the industry.


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Containers sit idle at the Port of Los Angeles as import volumes plunge, signaling supply-chain strain and rising costs for U.S. construction and roofing contractors.
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Roofing Feels Port Pinch Despite Tariff Truce

As temporary U.S.-China tariff truce offers limited relief, drop in U.S. port traffic may be harbinger; new ABC report offers glimmer of good news
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 13, 2025
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A steep drop in port traffic and tariff-driven material hikes are squeezing roofing contractors, despite a 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce to ease pressure on the strained supply chain; a glimmer of good news from Associated Builders and Contractors is a balm.


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Roofing contractors face mounting pressures as severe weather, rising material costs and stricter insurance requirements drive claim costs to record highs
A Perfect Storm

Insurers Further Tighten Grip Amid Surging Roof Losses

Claims hit $31 billion as weather, materials and labor squeeze contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 7, 2025
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Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.


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News Analysis

METALCON: Webinar Charts the Future of Metal Construction and Design

A recent METALCON webinar addresses anxiety in the roofing and broader construction industry as tariff uncertainty skyrockets
Fiona Maguire O'Shea, a staff wrter for METALCON.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
March 24, 2025
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Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.


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Lowe's Teams Up with Metallica to Promote Skilled Trades Training for Colleges

$500,000 donation to expand Metallica foundation's support of skilled trades training for community college students
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Roofing Contractor Staff
June 28, 2024
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Lowes' Foundation is partnering with programs like the Metallica Scholars to ensure the next generation of builders can meet the demands of the modern world.


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METALCON Announces its 2023 Keynote Speakers

HGTV star Rico León and ACG Chief Economist Ken Simonson to share their insights
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Roofing Contractor Staff
July 7, 2023
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METALCON recently announced its 2023 keynote speakers, including Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America, discussing current and future economic outlooks for construction; HGTV's Rico León will be the other keynote speaker sharing his experiences and lessons learned in residential construction.


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Roofing Industry Exempt from New COVID-19 Safety Rules

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 15, 2021
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The Biden administration’s long-awaited rules for protecting workers exempts most employers with the exception of health care workers.


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Grant Program Launched to Provide Women with Custom-Fitting Harnesses

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 15, 2019
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Autodesk Construction Solutions is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to provide contractors with safety harnesses specifically sized for women.


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Quick Tips for Growing Your Roofing Business in 2017

Adam Stettner
February 14, 2017
According to a survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America, seventy-three percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2017.
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