Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Rule Changes

Reported data center construction growth

Democrats won control of the U.S. House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterms, with results reported through Nov. 5. They also won governorships in Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio and Iowa.

Updated 4 days ago

Built World

Reported 11.9% annual input-price increase on Oct. 15; calls for tariff relief

Construction materials cost 11.2% more than a year ago, the fastest annual increase in nearly four years, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. A broader Associated General Contractors measure that includes services put the rise at 11.9% for new nonresidential work.

Updated Oct 21

Built World

As of September 2026: Monitors labor market conditions for member firms

Construction firms laid off 99,000 workers in August, the fewest in any month since the government began tracking the figure in December 2000. The industry had 251,000 open jobs on the last day of August.

Updated Sep 30