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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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As we embark on a new era of construction, the integration of intelligent solutions is becoming more vital than ever. Join Paul Workman, former Texas legislator, AGC Texas Building Branch President and currently the Public Policy Advisor at ATRIUS Industries, Inc. to discover how… Read More
October 2, 2023
Total construction spending increased by 0.5 percent in August, driven by increases in most large nonresidential construction segments in addition to residential projects, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association… Read More
October 2, 2023
Introducing "AGC's Construction Risk Insights," a valuable resource dedicated to enhancing risk management practices and optimizing project success within the construction industry. Check out Issue #1 here. We're thrilled to unveil this newsletter, designed exclusively for the AGC… Read More
September 29, 2023
On September 19, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded approximately $12.7 million in grants to 100 non-profit organizations across the nation to support education and training to help workers and employers recognize… Read More
September 28, 2023
2023 Industry Resident James Jenkins, Purdue UniversityIn a continued commitment to bridging academia and industry, the Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency program, a partnership between educational institutions, AGC contractors, and the AGC Education and Research Foundation, has seen remarkable… Read More
September 27, 2023
Construction employment increased in 223 of 358 metro areas between August 2022 and August 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said contractors report they would like to hire even more… Read More
September 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to Define and Delimit the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Associated General Contractors of America recently urged the U.S. Department of… Read More
September 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided a private member only virtual update on the changes in their massive final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” Specifically, Jessica Looman, Principal Deputy Administrator for the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and additional… Read More
September 26, 2023
Program Offered at the 2023 Construction HR and Workforce Conference
AGC of America has added a new session to this year's Construction HR & Workforce Conference agenda to help you unravel the mysteries of generative artificial intelligence in construction.
Join industry expert Wendy Sellers… Read More
September 26, 2023
AGC of America is offering a two-part webinar series on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The first session, held on September 26, covered the latest developments under IRA. The second session, scheduled for October 3, will focus on complying with IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship… Read More
September 26, 2023