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Pewaukee contractor elected AGC president
Rick Andritsch, partner at Pewaukee-based VJS Construction Services, was elected president of the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction materials prices spike as war in Iran rages on
Natural gas and crude oil prices spiked last month, putting pressure on construction prices as conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues.
This year will be a mixed picture for construction, survey says
Contractors had significantly smaller bidding prospects in 2026 compared to last year, however, demand for data centers, power and health care facilities remained strong. This year, construction firms described the […]
Federal PLA mandate still on the books
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday signaled it won’t remove a Biden-era executive order requiring project labor agreements on large scale federal construction jobs.
Construction spending slips as data center spending climbs
Data center projects drove much of the nonresidential construction spending in January, with other sectors relatively flat.
Tariff threats loom over US construction spending
Construction spending in late 2024 inched upward thanks to single-family houses and data centers, but recently announced tariffs over the weekend could impact future construction spending.
Experts warn of uncertainty as Trump’s promised tariffs inch closer
Because of how quickly the Trump administration wants to enact tariffs and how tariffs might drive up costs, contractors will likely face uncertainty when managing materials prices.
Construction firms optimistic despite labor, cost woes
Construction businesses in Minnesota are slightly more optimistic than they were at this time last year, despite ongoing concerns about workforce availability and rising costs
National construction job openings flat since April
The industry is still dealing with labor shortages despite unfilled positions falling over the past year.
Workforce roundup: Contractors sign apprentices, start scholarships and launch summercamps
This week's roundup for workforce development efforts includes contractors signing apprentices and starting scholarship programs.
ON THE LEVEL: VJS’ Rick Andritsch elected vice president of AGC of America
Andritsch talked about his experience with AGC of America, key issues for the industry and the rapid evolution of construction technology.
Rick Andritsch elected to serve as vice president for AGC of America
Andritsch, a partner at VJS Construction Services and member of the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee, will be the next vice president of the national contractor association.
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