News & Guides
Practical guides and industry news for GC estimators — covering subcontractor management, bid management, prequalification, and construction communications.
Single-Family Starts Drop in April: What It Means for GC Pipelines
Single-family housing starts fell in April under pressure from high construction costs, labor shortages, and financing expenses. Here's what GC estimators need to know.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing
Why a Smaller Subcontractor List Gets You Better Bids on Bid Day
More sub invites doesn't mean better coverage. Here's why GCs get stronger bids by going deeper with fewer, better-qualified subs.
By Zachary Norman
CFMC 2026 in Las Vegas: Financial Leadership for GC Principals
AGC and CFMA open registration for the 2026 Construction Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas, October 28–30.
Via AGC News
Highway Bill BUILD America 250 Act: What GCs Need to Know
The House released a bipartisan five-year highway reauthorization bill. Here's what it means for GC estimators watching the infrastructure pipeline.
Via AGC News
Work Zone Crash Data Shows Rising Risk for Highway GCs
A new AGC and HCSS study finds distracted driving is the top threat in highway work zones, with implications for GC safety planning and bid estimates.
Via AGC News
Net-Zero School Construction: High Stakes for GC Estimators
Public school net-zero projects carry compounding risks for GCs: rising costs, aging infrastructure, and performance standards that shift mid-bid.
Via Construction Executive
OSHA Deregulatory Changes GC Estimators Need to Watch
OSHA's proposed deregulatory changes reviewed by ACCSH could shift compliance costs and subcontractor requirements for construction employers.
Via AGC News
Red Flags in a Sub Bid That Signal Change Orders Are Coming
Learn how to spot exclusions, vague allowances, and missing line items in a sub bid before you plug the number into your estimate.
By Zachary Norman
Somatic Awareness Training and What It Means for Jobsite Safety
Construction Executive covers somatic awareness training as a tool for reducing stress-driven safety incidents on jobsites.
Via Construction Executive
Builder Confidence Rises in May but Affordability Stays Broken
Builder sentiment ticked up 3 points in May, but land, labor, and mortgage costs are still squeezing new housing demand. Here's what it means for GC estimators.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing
New Arkansas Training Facility Targets the Construction Labor Pipeline
A 40,000-sq-ft workforce training campus breaks ground in Arkansas, backed by AGC's Bowen Prize. What it signals for GC labor availability in the region.
Via AGC News
What Most GCs Get Wrong About Subcontractor Relationships
Most GCs treat sub relationships as transactional until they need a favor. The ones with bid day coverage built it long before bid day arrived.
By Zachary Norman