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Firms continue struggling to fill construction jobs
Construction employment increased in three-fifths of U.S. metro areas between August 2015 and August 2016 — the smallest share that posted annual gains in nearly 3 ½ years — as […]
All eyes on Raleigh: Public buildings and infrastructure, community associations likely on agenda
North Carolina’s legislators returned to Raleigh on Wednesday, and contractors, real estate professionals and developers are watching to see what legislation may be considered that will make their work easier […]
Skilled help wanted: Construction companies, county deal with worker shortages
The economic recovery of the last few years has enabled a construction boom around Charlotte, but both contractors and the county department that inspects their projects are finding some qualified […]
ON THE LEVEL: Dave Simpson of Carolinas AGC lobbies in the lobby
CHARLOTTE – Dave Simpson gives good quote. That’s because before he became a Raleigh-based lobbyist for the Carolinas Association of General Contractors, he got good quote. He was, in other […]
For want of qualified workers
CHARLOTTE – The writing has been on the yet-to-be-built wall for the last couple of years. After a tough time during the Great Recession, construction firms have returned to their […]
Carolinas AGC names its 2014 leadership team
CHARLOTTE – The Carolinas branch of the Associated General Contractors, an organization that represents contractors and construction-related firms in the Carolinas, has named its board of directors, division leaders and […]
N.C. fifth worst in year-over-year construction job growth
CHARLOTTE – Between November 2012 and last month, North Carolina lost 2,500 construction jobs, placing it at 46th in the country in job growth, according to data provided by the […]
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- Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk
- Over 40 new homes to be featured on this fall’s Greater Charlotte Parade of Homes
- City of Charlotte Cohosted E-transportation Celebration at McNeel Apartments
- Share Of Equity-rich Homes Near Five-year Low
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- Construction Input Costs Climb 7.1 Percent Between July 2025 And July 2026 As Impacts From War And Tariffs Spread Beyond Petroleum And Metals
- Rent burden hits families with children hardest
- ATTOM report finds less than half of opportunity zones post annual home price growth
- Fairfield completes 307-home Cavella community in Charlotte’s North Tryon
- Construction Spending Falls 3.2 Percent Annually In June; Contractors Urge Officials To Avoid Policies That Could Further Weaken Demand
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- Foundry Taps Alex Olofson to Lead Capital Markets Growth in Charlotte
- Tony Lathrop Strengthens Parker Poe’s Infrastructure, Transportation & Public Policy Services
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- Thomas & Hutton Announces Kaylee Neal’s Professional Engineer Licensure In North Carolina
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