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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  AGC & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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AGC Building Division Leaders Take Center Stage at COAA Conference
Last month, AGC Building Division leaders provided their expertise and insights at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) Fall Owners Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Sue Klawans of Gilbane Building Company represented AGC on a panel alongside representatives from… Read More
December 19, 2014
AGC Partners with Industry Stakeholders on Managing Uncertainty and Expectations Report
For contractors, the challenges that emerge due to the uncertainty and imperfection inherent in a complex construction project become evident during the construction phase. More than any other stakeholder, contractors need to be able to effectively manage uncertainty. The “Managing Uncertainty… Read More
December 19, 2014
Pace of Demand Slows Slightly, Positive Outlook for Architecture Billings Index Continues
Headed by the continued strength in the multi-family residential market and the emerging growth for institutional projects, demand for design services continues to be healthy as exhibited in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the… Read More
December 19, 2014
AGC Urges OFCCP to Simplify Compliance Requirements of Pay Secrecy Rule
On Dec. 16, AGC submitted comments to OFCCP in response to its proposed rule prohibiting federal contractors from retaliating against employees who disclose compensation.  The rule is in response to Executive Order 13665, signed by President Obama in April 2014.  It applies to federal and federally… Read More
December 18, 2014
AGC Helps Enact Fuel Tax Increase for Inland Waterways Infrastructure
On Dec. 16, as part of the tax extenders legislation, the Senate passed a provision that would increase a fuel tax to benefit inland waterway lock and dam construction and maintenance projects. The provision would raise the fuel tax from 20 cents to 29 cents per gallon on barges using the inland… Read More
December 18, 2014
Recount Concludes – McSally Defeats Barber
Hand counted sampling is now complete in the Tucson-area congressional district recount in both Pima and Cochise Counties, and Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper made the results official. Retired Air Force Colonel Martha McSally (R) has defeated two-term Congressman Ron Barber (… Read More
December 18, 2014
Jeb Inches Closer to Presidential Run
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced yesterday that he will indeed form a political action committee for purposes of testing his viability in a campaign for president, thus following in his father's and brother's footsteps. The announcement is hardly a surprise based upon Mr. Bush's political… Read More
December 18, 2014
NLRB Issues Final “Quickie Election” Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board” or “NLRB”) has issued a final rule revising union representation case procedures to unions’ advantage.  As anticipated, the final rule is nearly identical to proposed rules issued in February 2014 and in June 2011.  The rule is published in the Dec. 15,… Read More
December 16, 2014
Funding Bill Passes House
Passage Expected in Senate This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 2015 by a vote of 219-206.  The bill funds most of the government through September 2015.  The House will also takes steps to allow the Senate time to vote while… Read More
December 13, 2014
Tax Extenders Awaits Final Passage in Senate
The House passed H.R. 5771, the “Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014” (tax extenders) legislation last week by a vote of 378-46. The Senate is expected to attach the tax extenders on to the $1.1 trillion funding bill. The legislative tactic would curtail any potential “holds” by senators. This week… Read More
December 13, 2014

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