Tag Archives: Associated General Contractors of America

Skanska, Clark, DPR, among founders of U.S. decarbonization committee

July 7, 2023

Skanska USA, Clark Construction, DPR Construction, and Ryan Companies are the founding members of a nationwide committee aiming to standardize decarbonization reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry.

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Construction costs continue to rise due to tariffs and labor shortage

November 12, 2018

The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) of new Labor Department data. Association officials said trade tensions and labor shortages are contributing to higher construction prices, making it harder for public officials to improve aging and over-burdened infrastructure.

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Government data reveals construction spending extends year-to-date gains

October 5, 2018

According to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA), construction spending increased 0.1 percent from July to August and 5.3 percent for eight months of 2018 combined, with continued year-to-date gains for major public and private categories.

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Metal tariffs continue to ramp up U.S. construction costs

July 12, 2018

Construction costs accelerated again in June, with steep price increases for a range of building and road construction materials as tariffs against foreign goods come into effect, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Metal import tariffs cause upset, confusion in U.S. and Canada

July 6, 2018

In response to President Donald Trump’s announcement last month that the United States would be imposing tariffs on metal imports from Canada, the European Union, and Mexico, the Canadian government introduced dollar-for-dollar retaliation duties. Beginning July 1, a number of U.S. steel products faced fees of 25 percent, while an array of aluminum products cost Canadian importers 10 percent more.

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