Building commercial structures using 3D printing techniques may sound great, but will their time ever come? The prospect of 3D printing a commercial building, as cool as it sounds, is yet another in the long list of technological ideas whose time... (Read More)

On Sept. 16, members are invited to celebrate and reflect on the 100th anniversary of AGC of Washington during “Night of the Century.” This centennial event begins at 5 p.m. and will be held at Seattle’s Bell Harbor International Conference... (Read More)

Let's face it: fewer young people are entering the construction industry to replace those who are retiring. As Baby Boomers enjoy a well-earned retirement, Millennials and newer generations are hard to come by. Fortunately, there are tried-and-true... (Read More)

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)