Are you a contractor or construction professional watching the news wondering how inflation is going to impact the sector that pays your bills? With inflation hitting a 40-year high, uncertainty is everywhere. What’s ahead for the construction... (Read More)

It's no secret that the construction industry, along with many other industries, took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, according to sources in the insurance industry, the pandemic negatively impacted more than 70% of all construction... (Read More)

Construction industry jobs are on the rise. With a massive new infrastructure bill providing new funding to states across the country, there is a lot of opportunity in this sector. Still, young construction professionals need to keep certain factors... (Read More)

The construction industry is suffering from a labor shortage. A recent survey conducted by AGC of America found that 80% of construction firms struggled to find hourly workers in 2021. The question is: How can the construction industry attract more... (Read More)

Do you believe that your skills, intelligence and abilities can be developed over time? Or do you believe that your talents are mostly fixed, meaning that if you're not really good at something now, you probably won't ever be great at it? These are... (Read More)

Construction equipment has moved far beyond the realm of the simple crane. The fact is that equipment is advancing across the construction industry. Many manufacturers are focused on making machines smarter, faster and more energy-efficient. They... (Read More)

Finding great employees for your business can be challenging in today's tight labor market. That's why interviewing job applicants is such a critical step in the hiring process. Talking to an applicant in person and observing how they answer your... (Read More)

Are data security, online privacy and identity theft a top concern for you and your business? If it’s not, it should be. More than ever, hackers are using sophisticated efforts to steal information from companies and to commit identity theft and... (Read More)

Trying to make your business more successful? Need some help recruiting, training and retaining quality employees in a tight labor market? Looking for ways to improve your safety program? We can help with all of the above — and more! Think of AGC... (Read More)

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." — Benjamin Franklin At AGC of Washington, we strongly believe that education is the key to providing a better, safer, and more effective construction workforce and industry. The AGC Education... (Read More)