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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$18 million programme aimed to entice new workers into construction 

Optimism high among US contractors, but challenges with a lack of skilled workers and supply chains remain 

Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier

Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites