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WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment increased in 171 out of 337 metropolitan areas between February 2011 and February 2012, decreased in 119 and stayed level in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said employment was growing in many metro areas thanks in large part to increasing private sector demand for construction

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs between February and March, following a similar decline of 6,000 the month before, but extended a pattern of modest year-over-year job increases, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that lack of long-term federal highway and transit funding threatens to hold down future job gains.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction spending in February topped year-ago totals by 5.8 percent as a double-digit increase in private construction offset a small drop in public sector spending, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The gains occurred despite a 1.1 percent decrease in spending from January to February and a dip of 0.8 percent the month before, based on revised data

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in 30 states and the District of Columbia between February 2011 and February 2012, while 18 states lost construction jobs and two held steady—the best net positive showing for state construction employment since January 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Twenty-nine states and D.C. added construction jobs between January and February, while 21 states had decreases for the month.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment declined in 111 out of 337 metropolitan areas between January 2011 and January 2012, increased in 169 and stayed level in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The new construction employment data comes out amid growing concerns within the business community about Washington's failure to enact a number of long-term infrastructure measures.

HONOLULU - March 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today announced the new officers who have been selected to lead the nation’s largest construction trade association. Joseph Jarboe, senior vice president of Bethesda, M.D.-based Clark Construction Group, will serve as president; Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, Inc., will serve as senior vice president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting Corp. will serve as vice president; and David Hanson, senior vice president of Detroit-based Walbridge, will serve as treasurer.

HONOLULU - March 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington’s Pentagon renovation project was the most significant construction projects of 2011, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., was the grand award winner while 15 other firms received the association’s Alliant Build America Award in other categories.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, construction firms will be forced to pay more for key materials even as demand for construction remains weak, association officials noted.

HONOLULU - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dozens of volunteer contractors renovated the facility of a Honolulu-based charity group named HUGS that supports families with seriously ill children free-of-charge. The renovation project was organized by the philanthropic organization AGC Charities, Inc., was the group's third annual Operation Opening Doors effort.

HONOLULU - March 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Vicksburg’s U.S. Route 60 at Vicksburg Road Roundabout was one of the most successful construction partnerships of 2011, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Glendale-based Combs Construction Company, Inc., was one of only three projects to receive the association’s Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award.

HONOLULU - March 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bethesda-based Clark Construction Group was honored today for performing some of the construction industry’s best charitable work in 2011 for its efforts in helping communities impacted by the extensive construction work required through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. As a result, the construction firm was one of 13 organizations nationwide to win the AGC in the Community Award from the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, AGC Charities, Inc.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in 28 states and the District of Columbia between January 2011 and January 2012, while 20 states lost construction jobs and two held steady—the best net positive showing for state construction employment since 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Thirty-five states and D.C. added construction jobs between December 2011 and January, while 13 states had decreases for the month and two states had no change.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The construction industry lost 13,000 jobs between January and February, but continued a string of year-over-year job increases, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that short-term factors such as weather contributed to the monthly loss even as longer-term trends are becoming a bit more positive.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction spending inched down less than 0.1 percent in January, following a large upward revision in December and November, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. All forms of residential construction did well for the month and year-over-year, while private nonresidential spending was mixed and public construction declined amid continued congressional delays in passing a host of long-term infrastructure and tax measures.

February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. announced today that it will renovate the facility of a Honolulu-based charity group that supports families with seriously ill children as part of its annual Operation Opening Doors event in March. As part of that effort, contractors will donate their time, expertise and money to make a series of improvements to the headquarters of HUGS: Help, Understanding & Group Support for Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment remains below peak levels in 329 out of 337 metro areas, according to a new analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Given the continued weakness in construction employment, the association urged Congress to pass years-late infrastructure measures, including legislation to fund highway, transit and aviation construction work.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Ongoing price increases underscore the urgency of funding public construction projects promptly, association officials said.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The construction industry added 21,000 jobs in January, as a second consecutive month of unseasonably mild winter weather helped the industry raise employment to a two-year high, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the gains remain fragile amid declining public sector investments in construction and infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in 28 states and the District of Columbia between December 2010 and December 2011, the largest number of states with year-over-year employment gains since November 2007, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. In contrast, 24 states plus D.C. lost jobs between November and December 2011, while 23 states added construction jobs for the month.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Significantly fewer construction firms are planning to make layoffs in 2012 than at any point in the past few years according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corporation. The survey, conducted as part of the 2012 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, shows many firms expect key private sector market segments to expand this year even as the overall outlook remains mixed.