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Data centre boom ‘masks weakness’ as US contractors see order backlog drop
US contractors reported a sharp drop in their order backlog in July, according to a new survey of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) members
More evidence that data centres are propping up US construction spending
Continued strong spending on data centre projects is masking weakness in other areas of the US construction sector
Material price rises could be ‘a real headwind’ to construction activity
Construction input prices in the US increased by 1.3% in February, as the cost of key resources rise even before the impact of the Middle East conflict
US government shutdown ends after 43 days
AGC says deal is “good news for construction”
New York’s plan to attract new construction workers
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US$18 million programme aimed to entice new workers into construction 
Labor pains
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Booming U.S. construction market, but finding labor to get the work done is a major issue
Global Covid mandates: How will construction workers be affected?
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Different countries around the world have different rules related to Covid and construction
US construction firms predict strong 2022
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Optimism high among US contractors, but challenges with a lack of skilled workers and supply chains remain 
Construction spending up in America
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Federal construction spending data highlights increase in key areas, although delays in funding harm progress 
How can employers overcome skills shortages and fill vacancies?
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As the pandemic further exacerbates problems finding good new employees, how can employers fill vacancies? 
US contractors expect demand to drop in 2021
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AGC survey reveals that over 50% of US contractors do not expect business to return to pre-pandemic levels for more than six months
Construction and Covid-19: rolling news update
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KHL journalists are reporting on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting construction worldwide
President-elect Biden urged to invest in infrastructure
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Joe Biden’s economic relief plan could put US$2 trillion toward infrastructure
Podcast: US construction bears impact of pandemic
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Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
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Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
AGC reports collapse in US demand
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Associated General Contractors of America said conditions had deteriorated rapidly since February and called on Congress to act
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
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Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites