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AGC Legal Efforts to Stop the New Federal PLA Mandate are Gaining Traction
August 13, 2024
With the addition of two new federal bid protests, AGC is aware that four AGC-member construction firms have now filed federal bid protests objecting to project solicitations that require a project labor agreement (PLA). All four protests have led the government to voluntarily suspend the contract… Read More

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Federal Environmental Grants to Explore
Grant applications to reduce diesel emissions due Dec. 1st The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides grant funding opportunities for which AGC chapters and members could team up with local partners to compete annually for clean diesel funding. AGC routinely advocates for Diesel… Read More
October 25, 2023
Last Chance to Register for AGC's Construction HR & Workforce Conference
November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta The 2023 AGC Construction HR & Workforce Conference will focus on the intersection of HR and workforce development in our industry. The program will feature a multi-track educational program that includes sessions focused on HR practices, while others… Read More
October 24, 2023
Open Shop Wages Anticipated to Increase 4.5% in 2023
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., Open Shop contractors anticipate skilled craft hourly wage increases of 4.45% in 2023 (4.30% excluding zeros). Actual increases for 2022 were 5.02% (including zeros) and 5.10% (excluding zeros). … Read More
October 24, 2023
AGC Provides Webinar on What Contractors Needs to Know to Hire Foreign Workers
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET) Join AGC of America and one of the nation’s leading business immigration experts for a complimentary webinar on navigating the employment-based immigration system. As contractors continue to face workforce shortages, accessing foreign labor is… Read More
October 24, 2023
New Davis Bacon Rule Effective October 23
The U.S. Department of Labor’s massive final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations” takes effect on all new contracts awarded on and after October 23, with limited exceptions. Contractors currently bidding contracts covered under Davis-Bacon and Related Acts should consider… Read More
October 24, 2023
OFCCP Expands Mega Construction Project Program
12 Additional Federally Funded Projects Designated The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced it is scaling up its Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program by designating 12 additional federally funded construction projects as Megaprojects. OFCCP… Read More
October 24, 2023
Construction Employment Rises In 43 States & D.C. From September 2022 To September 2023, While 28 States & D.C. Added Employees Last Month
  Construction employment increased in 43 states and the District of Columbia in September from a year earlier, while 28 states and D.C. added construction employees from August to September, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors… Read More
October 20, 2023
Damage Prevention Survey Now Open!
Recently, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) opened their State of Damage Prevention Survey that is open to all UID members. Please take a moment to fill it out to ensure that the excavator perspective is included. The CGA is asking all damage prevention stakeholders to share their thoughts on the… Read More
October 17, 2023
ACTION ALERT: Don’t Let U.S. DOT Divert Road Funding
THE LATEST: At the expense of YOUR highway and bridge projects and construction jobs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is moving to force states to spend their federal-aid highway funds, meant for road and bridge construction, to pay for buses, Amtrak trains, and electric vehicle (EV… Read More
October 17, 2023
Education Breakout Highlights for the 2023 Highway, Transportation & Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference
There’s less than a month for the year’s premier conference focused on highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors! While you’re waiting to attend the event on November 8-9th, plan your days by checking out the following two education sessions. Robotics and Automation in… Read More
October 17, 2023

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