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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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The agenda for the 2023 Highway, Transportation & Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference is live, so be sure to take a look at our sessions. There are many great topics to engage with, including The Future of AI & GPT in Construction. Join former congressman and current CEO and… Read More
September 5, 2023
AGC and the AGC Building Division call for volunteers is now open. This is your opportunity to get more involved and share your expertise with construction industry professionals from across the country. AGC’s volunteers are valued members who work to address industry issues, exchange ideas, and… Read More
September 5, 2023
It is widely accepted that Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) provide multiple benefits to the construction of vertical structures. These technologies also lend themselves to provide multiple benefits to the construction of horizontal and underground… Read More
September 5, 2023
  AGC & Autodesk Workforce Survey 88 Percent of Construction Firms Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects as Firms Boost Pay, Embrace AI to Cope with Labor Shortages Few candidates have the basic skills needed to work… Read More
September 5, 2023
Don’t miss the excitement of Construction Super Conference 2023. Earn educational credits in the conference training classes led by industry experts and leaders. Here are the Top 10 Reasons you should attend CSC 2023: Maintain your Continuing Legal Education (including… Read More
September 1, 2023
Recording of Aug. 16 town hall now available On Aug. 16, AGC’s Environmental Committee hosted a virtual town hall providing an update on the association’s climate change initiatives and a forum for discussion on carbon reporting and the construction industry. During the town hall, members… Read More
September 1, 2023
AGC Members and Chapters Welcome to Participate AGC is currently recruiting for members and chapter representatives to participate in a new working group to discuss climate change and the construction industry and help advance relevant outreach and educational opportunities—applicable across the… Read More
September 1, 2023
  The construction industry added 22,000 jobs in August, while total construction spending rose 0.7 percent in July, despite a downturn in most infrastructure investment categories, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today.… Read More
September 1, 2023
On August 21, AGC raised concerns with proposed changes to rules that govern the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) such as the designation of critical habitat (AGC comment letter) and the interagency consultations (AGC comment letter) that are part of the approval process for… Read More
September 1, 2023
A growing number of state and local governments have adopted wage theft laws that aim to ensure employees receive full compensation by creating severe penalties. These laws often target the construction industry and impose significant penalties for employers who “misclassify” workers or fail to… Read More
September 1, 2023