2020 Work Zone Survey Results
New Survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS Catalogs Work Zone Risks for Motorists and Workers as Construction Activity Increases Amid Growing Number of Road Trip Vacationers
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AGC Plugs Loophole in Standard Agreement to Rely on Builders Risk Insurance and Forego Litigation
Together, AGC of America and its Maryland Chapter have plugged a potential loophole in standard contract provisions intended to preclude costly litigation over the damage that a project suffers during construction. The association’s victory in Maryland’s highest court means the standard provisions will continue to have their intended effect, precluding litigation over property damage that the builder’s risk insurance will cover.
DOL Adds Summer School and Camp Closures to Emergency Paid Leave Qualifications
Provides Online Tool to Help Workers Determine Eligibility
DOL Adds Summer School and Camp Closures to Emergency Paid Leave Qualifications
Provides Online Tool to Help Workers Determine Eligibility
Kansas City CLC volunteers at Harvesters’ Food Bank
A team of Construction Leadership Council volunteers participated in the latest CLC Community Service event at Harvesters’ regional food bank in Kansas City. During their 4 to 6 p.m. shift on February 27, they processed 520 boxes of food for elderly citizens in need.
What Construction Contractors Can Expect from Multiemployer Pension Plans Following COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis portends a new and troubling outlook for union construction contractors participating in multiemployer pension plans.
New Federal Wetlands/Dredge and Fill Rule Now in Effect
The Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) is in effect as of June 22, 2020. AGC has advocated every step of the way in this multi-year effort and supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new rule. The rule appropriately distinguishes between federal and state waters and should bring greater clarity in the field. AGC provided a summary of the rule when the agencies finalized it in January of this year.
Recent Immigration Developments to Impact Construction Industry
Two recent immigration policy changes highlight the need for Congress to enact permanent immigration reform.
Senate Committee Releases Annual Defense Bill
Billions of Dollars for Military Construction Projects
Deadline Approaching to Submit Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications
After 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will no longer accept applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As of June 20, there was approximately $128 billion remaining in funding for the program; any contractors interested in applying must have their applications in by the end of the day on Tuesday.
For additional information, please contact Matthew Turkstra, Director of Tax, Fiscal Affairs, and Accounting, at (202) 547-4733 or matthew.turkstra@agc.org
Treasury Announces Plan for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Disclosure
After testifying before the Senate Small Business Committee that information about Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans would remain “confidential,” Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin announced on Friday, June 19, that loan information for recipients of PPP loans in excess of $150,000 would be publicly disclosed. To address concerns from businesses about disclosing payroll data, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury said loan information—including business names, addresses, NAICS codes, zip codes, business types, demographic data, non-profit information, and job
New House Infrastructure Package Will Provide Needed Investments in Aging Infrastructure, Support Economic Recovery and Create Jobs
The Moving Forward Act’s Proposed $1.5 Trillion in New Investments Will Improve Range of Public Infrastructure, Creating Needed Demand for Construction While Making the Economy More Efficient
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release today of a proposed House measure, known as The Moving Forward Act, that seeks to invest $1.5 trillion in infrastructure: