An annual outlook released by the Associated General Contractors of America shows construction firms are bullish on growth in most sectors, but not retail, office and lodging.

While some subcontractors thrived in 2021, many pandemic effects continue to challenge 2022 performance, clouding the regional outlook.

President Biden has said he supports the bill and is expected to sign it into law.

Contractors oppose changes affecting collective bargaining and tariffs.

Associated General Contractors latest outlook is more positive for this year across most building segments.

Close to 1,200 ENR poll respondents are more likely than the typical American adult to be vaccinated, but are less likely to support a vaccine mandate.

Steel mill and energy prices have increased more than 100%, year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

An AGC and Procore analysis of more than a full year of worker-hour data shows construction employment recovering but not yet to pre-pandemic levels.