News & Guides
Practical guides and industry news for GC estimators — covering subcontractor management, bid management, prequalification, and construction communications.
OSHA and AGC Align on Construction Safety Priorities for 2026
AGC joined OSHA's 2026 Alliance Program Roundtable to shape construction safety collaboration. What came out of it matters for GC compliance planning.
Via AGC News
What Is Bid Management Software? A GC Estimator's Guide
What bid management software actually does, where it falls short, and what GC estimators should look for before choosing one.
By Zachary Norman
Construction Added 26,000 Jobs in March: But Pay Is the Story
Construction employment bounced back with 26,000 March jobs. Firms are raising wages to compete for workers, which carries real implications for labor cost assumptions.
Via Construction Executive
Nonresidential Spending Flat in January as Data Centers Surge
Private nonresidential construction held at $1.245T in January. Data centers climbed while most other sectors slipped, what it means for GC bid volume.
Via Construction Executive
Construction Adds 26,000 Jobs in March, But Pay Pressure Climbs
Construction employment rebounded by 26,000 jobs in March. Here's what the wage pressure behind those gains means for GC labor budgets.
Via AGC News
Construction Safety Week: Why Respect on the Jobsite Is a Bid-Day Issue Too
Construction Safety Week's technical bulletin on respect touches on culture, but the communication habits it describes have direct implications for how GCs manage subs.
Via Construction Executive
Decentralized AI in Construction: What It Means for Estimating Teams
Some GCs are skipping enterprise AI platforms and letting individual teams adopt tools on their own. Here's the real tradeoff for estimating departments.
Via Construction Executive
What Owners Really Want From a GC Before They Award the Job
Most GCs compete on price and lose repeat work anyway. Here's what owners actually evaluate before awarding a job, and where it gets decided.
By Zachary Norman
Residential Construction Spending Dips 0.8% in January 2026
Private residential construction spending fell 0.8% in January across single-family, multifamily, and home improvement. What it means for GC pipeline.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing
Construction Hiring Rate Hits Record Low in February 2026
Construction job openings fell year-over-year in February, hitting the slowest hiring rate on record. Here's what it means for GC labor planning.
Via Construction Executive
Construction Labor Shortage: Technology Recruitment Isn't Enough
New recruitment pipelines are opening in construction, but demand still outpaces supply. What GC estimators need to know about the ongoing labor gap.
Via Construction Executive
Open Construction Jobs Drop Year-Over-Year, Housing Leads Decline
February JOLTS data shows construction job openings down from three years ago, driven by a pullback in housing. What the soft labor market means for GC bidding.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing