Maine Gains 400 Construction Jobs, But Still 500 Jobs Fewer Than 2014 Construction employment declined in 25 states between May and June even as 39 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2014 and June 2015, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. [...]
July 16, 2015, Augusta, Maine - While the Federal Government prepared to roll out new crane operator standards, contractors in Maine teamed up to develop new training opportunities in anticipation of the changes. “Our Workforce Development Director Don Partridge suggested the industry would need a classroom and practical training course to meet changes in regulations [...]
700 Fewer Jobs in One Year’s Time: May 2014 to May 2015 June 21, 2015, Augusta, Maine - Maine is falling behind the rest of the nation in construction jobs. Recent employment statistics from AGC America ranked Maine 48th in the country for construction job growth. The ranking is a result of 700 fewer construction [...]
June 11, 2015, South Portland, Maine-Business leaders representing Maine’s construction industry gathered today at a new Senior Housing Facility in South Portland that is currently under construction. The focus was quite simple, industry jobs, infrastructure challenges and current funding proposals. Members of the coalition included: Maine Better Transportation Association, Associated General Contractors of Maine, Maine [...]
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine handed out the Annual Build Maine Awards to six Maine Contractors in April. The awards ceremony was held at the Augusta Civic Center in conjunction with the Annual Construction Exposition. Matt Marks, Chief Executive Officer of AGC Maine, said the awards “showcase the achievements of Maine contractors in [...]
