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Reducing waste and inefficiency in buildings might sound like a huge, abstract goal for property owners, designers and architects. What they may not know, however, is that there...
Reshaping the Construction Industry
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This week, Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of its annual awards for best construction projects, safety performance, diversity initiatives and the Contractor of the year.
April 09, 2020
Once again last week, contractors reported more widespread impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on construction. AGC’s third weekly online survey, conducted March 30-April 2, drew 1296 respondents, of whom 55% (up from 39% in the March 23-26 survey) reported that an owner (including a public owner regarding its own projects) had directed them to delay or cancel construction on a current project or one expected to start in the next 30 days.
April 08, 2020
During these trying times created by the COVID-19 virus, it struck me just how important the construction industry is, and specifically the craft workers that build our structures. It is not a coincidence that those that make up the construction industry are considered essential along with first responders, healthcare workers, and grocery store employees, among others.
April 07, 2020
As we continue to look for ways to fulfill our commitment made to our students, apprentices and trainees, the concept of the virtual classroom becomes a real solution for many of...
April 06, 2020
As businesses across our region and the globe continue to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, the Partnership is launching the Greater Houston Business Recovery Center (GHBRC) to help Houston companies develop strategies and access assistance needed for their full recovery.
April 03, 2020
Members of the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department put the FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* Chainsaw to the ultimate test at an emergency scenario rehearsal on various cars and materials with exceptional results.
April 02, 2020
The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on construction continue to increase. AGC’s second survey, conducted March 23-26, drew 1,640 respondents, of whom 39% answered “yes” to the question: “Did an owner direct you to halt or cancel construction on their own current project or one expected to start in the next 30 days?”
April 01, 2020
TXRX Labs, a non-profit in Houston, typically provides creative workspaces to its members along with workforce training opportunities to the community, but with the rise of COVID-19 cases, they are now exclusively focused on manufacturing the much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers.
March 31, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Kristen Swearingen issued the following statement about the signing of the Coronavirus Aid...
March 30, 2020
