Category Archives: Association News and Events

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 8.0 months in August, an increase of 0.2 months from July’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20-Sept. 1. The August backlog is a half-month lower than in August 2019. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices expanded 0.6% in August over the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month. Natural gas prices rose at the fastest rate in August, increasing […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction industry employment expanded by 16,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last four months, the industry added 658,000 jobs, recovering approximately 61% of the jobs lost during March and April. The […]

The AGC NYS Safety Excellence Award recognizes and honors AGC NYS Members for having and implementing outstanding safety programs. Awards will be given to AGC NYS Members with excellent safety programs that meet the stringent minimum criteria, criteria which exceed industry standards, and also demonstrate excellent safety practices in the field. Award recipients will be honored during […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.   —Associated Builders and Contractors is proud to announce its endorsement of President Donald J. Trump for reelection. In a letter to the president, ABC President and CEO Michael D. Bellaman and ABC 2020 National Chair Tim Keating, owner and president of R. C. Stevens Construction Co., Winter Garden, Florida, said: “Your continued support for […]

Join us for this year’s World Demolition Summit (WDS), which will be held as a virtual event on 12 November because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Summit is free to attend and registration is now open. The event, starting at 15:00 (UK time) on the 12th, will comprise four presentations highlighting world-class demolition projects from […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Twenty-six teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide put their construction project leadership skills to the test during Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for the first time this week. The four-person teams, which were assigned to complete the same construction management project, received awards in five […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices rose 1.9% in July over the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices rose 1.8% for the month. Among 11 subcategories, four experienced monthly increases, with the largest price […]

In June of this year, the AGC NYS Scholarship Committee awarded $55,000 in scholarships to well deserving students majoring in construction related programs who plan to work in our industry. One of our greatest scholarship fundraisers each year takes place at the Anthony S. Santaro AGC NYS Golf Classic. As you are aware due to COVID-19 we […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, spending totaled $812.9 billion for the month. Among the 16 subcategories, six were down compared to May 2020 data. Private nonresidential construction […]

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI  – The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2020. Proposal and funding parameters include: Topics are encouraged […]

We are saddened to inform you that Joseph Scalamandre (7/17/1934 to 7/29/2020) passed away yesterday at the age of 86. Joe was born and raised in Freeport, NY. He is survived by his son Peter and daughter Jill, daughter-in-law Connie, daughter-in-law Renee, son-in-law Mark, grandson Richie, and granddaughters Nicole, Caroline, Paulette and Allegra. He is […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, AEM quickly responded by shifting many of its committee meetings, conferences and events to virtual to continue to offer these programs to the association’s members. While the circumstances surrounding the pandemic’s impact continues to evolve with time, the AEM staff continues to work hard to ensure members still have opportunities to learn, […]

The 2020 Construction Industry Conference will be conducted as a virtual event over a series of dates throughout December. The decision to go virtual was made out of concern for the health and safety of all meeting attendees, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In reviewing existing governmental restrictions and guidelines, and in consultation with our […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Dave Bauer released the following statement in response to President Trump’s July 15 announcement about modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): “The National Environmental Policy Act’s antiquated, three-decade old review procedures have unnecessarily stymied critically needed infrastructure improvements. “We heartily endorse […]

Learn how to use data to make better decisions Few industries have been immune to the economic shocks of COVID-19, and the construction industry is no exception. Research reveals an alarming amount of construction firms are not positioning themselves for post-COVID-19 recovery, while longer-term underlying changes to the construction industry continue. However, construction is poised […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.  —Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in June, an increase of 0.2 months from May’s reading. CBI is down approximately 8% from its June 2019 level. Every region except the Middle States experienced an increase in backlog in June compared to May, according to […]

The New York State Department of Health today published an emergency rule, which took effect July 9, 2020.  The rule is confusing to read in many ways, in that it restates many of the restrictions in place prior to phased re-opening that have been supersede by subsequent Executive Orders and therefore are not in force based on […]