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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 Joins Letter in Support of Repealing the Auto Enrollment Provisions of the ACA
This week, AGC joined 171 employers and employer associations in a letter supporting the Auto Enroll Repeal Act (S. 2546). This bill was introduced by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and would repeal the automatic enrollment provision under the Affordable Care Act (section 1511).   The law states… Read More
July 25, 2014
President Signs AGC-Supported Legislation Reforming Workforce Development System into Law
On Tuesday, the president signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act into law. The bill easily passed both the House and Senate in recent weeks. The legislation will reform the workforce development system, giving states greater flexibility and strengthening employer engagement. To read… Read More
July 25, 2014
Senate to Vote on Highway Trust Fund Extension Next Week
Resolution Must Come Before the August Recess On Wednesday, Senate leaders reached agreement on how to proceed with consideration of the short-term highway and transit extension bill, which passed the House last week.  The agreement reached by Senate Majority Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority… Read More
July 25, 2014
New Executive Order Prohibits Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination by Federal and Federally Assisted Contractors
On July 21, President Obama signed an executive order (EO) prohibiting federal and federally assisted contractors and their subcontractors from engaging in employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The newly signed EO amends EO 11246. President Lyndon Johnson… Read More
July 24, 2014
Tuesday’s Run-off Elections in Georgia
GA-Senate Former Dollar General CEO David Perdue came from behind to defeat Rep. Jack Kingston in the U.S. Senate Republican run-off to score what most believe was an upset win for the GOP nomination.  He now faces Democratic nominee Michelle Nunn, who won her own primary back in May.  With just… Read More
July 24, 2014
New Individuals Earn Their Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling
AGC of America would like to recognize those individuals who have recently passed their exam that earns them the professional accreditation, the Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM). Since its inception in 2012, over 425 individuals have earned the Certificate of… Read More
July 21, 2014
Application Deadline for 2014 AGC Outstanding Student Chapter has been Extended
The application deadline for the 2014 AGC Outstanding Student Chapter has been extended to Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. AGC Leadership recognizes what a busy time of year May is for students and in order to best accommodate our students the deadline has been extended. The award was designed to recognize… Read More
July 21, 2014
AGC Accepting Proposals for the 96th Annual Convention
AGC of America is now accepting proposals for a limited number of speaking opportunities at AGC's 96th Annual Convention, March 18-20, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Proposals are due by Friday, July 25, 2014. AGC’s 96th Annual Convention is designed for mid- to senior-level management… Read More
July 21, 2014
How Can Your Business Benefit from AGC’s Advanced Management Program?
For construction leaders on the rise, no program provides a more comprehensive, uniquely focused program than AGC’s Advanced Management Program (AMP). Suited for chief executives and senior-level management in construction, this premier six-day program has been helping industry decision-makers… Read More
July 21, 2014
Resources Available to Help Recruit the Next Generation of Workforce
In an effort to recruit the next generation of construction employees, AGC’s Industry Recruiting Task Force has been working with members and AGC chapters to provide resources and best practices to fulfill gaps in the construction industry. The AGC Construction Industry Recruiting LinkedIn group… Read More
July 21, 2014

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