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Construction Loses Record-Breaking 975,000 Jobs in April

Despite the fact that a number of states have declared construction an "essential service" that has allowed job sites to remain open, Construction Dive reports that the construction industry lost 975,000 jobs from March to April. The brief uses stats from the Associated General Contractors, which calls the 13 percent overall workforce drop the worst in the industry's history.

Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Construction

Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Construction: The expert panel of Alex Carrick, Chief Economist, ConstructConnect; Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, AGC of America; and Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, Chief Economist, AIA, will discuss how COVID-19 already is disrupting construction projects, labor, business decisions, and the supply chain. They’ll also dig into the long-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis and how it is roiling the U.S. and world economies.

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