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Gains in June are Concentrated in Homebuilding as State and Local Governments Postpone or Cancel Roads and Other Projects in Face of Looming Budget Deficits; Association Urges Prompt Federal Action Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America [...]

Construction Employment Shrinks In 49 States And D.C. Two-Thirds of Firms Report Having Projects Delayed or Canceled Since the Start of the Outbreak as Association Calls for Measures to Revive the Economy, Boost Demand for Construction and Save Jobs Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, [...]

Building Maine’s Future During a Crisis March 27, 2020, Augusta, Maine - Maine’s construction industry is taking extraordinary precautions to protect front-line workers who are building Maine during the health crisis. “Right now, construction workers are ensuring that the backbone of our state’s economy is stable during and after the crisis. Their role in protecting [...]

AGC Maine Applauds Governor Mills for Allowing Construction Work to Continue AGC Maine joined AGC America and colleagues across the nation to encourage officials to allow construction activity to continue during the crisis. Maine firms moved swiftly to adopt procedures to protect construction workers and their families. Construction firms are already taking steps to protect [...]

AGC Maine created a resource page for members to share information as the Government responds to COVID-19. The website includes links to employer, employee and agency information. https://agcmaine.wpengine.com/covid19/ Members are also encouraged to join the social media Facebook group page for breaking news and information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/agcmaine/