Tag Archives: Contractors

New industry study highlights importance of architect-contractor relationships

May 31, 2022

A study published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), explores the relationship between architects and contractors and the needs of both professions.

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Concrete professionals heading to Cleveland this fall for ASCC show

April 11, 2022

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) is holding its 21st annual conference this fall, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.

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AGCA analysis reveals increase in cost of construction products

October 12, 2018

The cost of construction products climbed 7.4 percent over the past year due to double digit increases in commonly-used materialsa, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA)’s new Labor Department.

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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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Ensuring success in design discussions: Part two

May 23, 2017

Timing the office visit, telephone call, or e-mail to an architectural firm according to a project’s development stage is crucial, but providing the most relevant information for the stage and design professional involved is equally important.

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