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)

It seems every month there's a major cyberattack that makes the headlines. Do you have a plan to get in front of potential threats? As the construction industry (and the business world at large) becomes more dependant on internet-connected solutions... (Read More)

Call it a perfect storm of factors: Intense workloads, tight deadlines, long hours, supply chain challenges, financial concerns, and isolation are putting a great deal of stress and strain on workers in the construction industry. And to make matters... (Read More)