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US construction worker wages hit $34.54 per hour
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The average hourly earnings for production and non-supervisory employees in the US construction industry hit $34.54 in August, according to new figures.
US civils contractors eye healthy backlogs amid ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure spending
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More than three-quarters (78%) of US civils contractors expect their project backlog to increase or remain the same over the next year as new federal infrastructure funding ramps up.
Why is construction still suffering a labour squeeze and what are the solutions?
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Construction markets all over the world are struggling with an acute shortage of labour. Why? And what are the potential solutions?
New York’s plan to attract new construction workers
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US$18 million programme aimed to entice new workers into construction 
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 
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? 
NDA 2021 – Duration no barrier to determination
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How the US National Demolition Association converted a four-day event into 75 minutes online
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
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
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American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
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