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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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Termination for cause is costly and adversarial and has been covered in this article. But can a terminating party use equipment and tools left behind on the worksite (i.e., a crane)? The answer depends on what is in your contract.
Under ConsensusDocs, a constructor must give its permission to use… Read More
August 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a massive final rule Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations. The expected effective date is October 23, 2023.
AGC of America was successful in paring down some of the more controversial proposals in the 700-plus page… Read More
August 22, 2023
Nov. 6-8 in Atlanta, GA
At AGC of America’s 2023 Construction HR & Workforce Conference — taking place Nov. 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta — you’ll learn how people-first culture drives business success, explore proven methods to attract and retain the next generation of builders, hear an… Read More
August 22, 2023
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has updated its substance use disorder webpage. AGC members that work on construction projects under contracts with the federal government – which are typically covered by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – might find the… Read More
August 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule on Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations, which will go into effect on Oct. 23, 2023. To help members prepare for the changes, AGC has partnered with DOL officials to provide a special virtual briefing about the… Read More
August 22, 2023
The unprecedented wildfires that have devastated Lahaina and other parts of Maui the past few weeks have affected thousands of people in the island community. With the death toll, injuries, and the amount of damages rising, there is a strong desire from our members to help. The Maui Strong… Read More
August 21, 2023
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has given employers a new option for verifying employment eligibility. On July 21, 2023, the USCIS announced a final rule, effective August 1, 2023, that allows employers to have an alternative… Read More
August 21, 2023
AGC’s volunteers are valued members who work to address industry issues, exchange ideas, and lead change to advance the industry. You and your colleagues are invited to take the next step in your AGC journey and join the volunteer pool. Complete or update the volunteer tab in your member profile by… Read More
August 21, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) in a ruling issued on Aug. 2 changed the law again on employee handbooks by modifying the legal standards that have provided a commonsense solution for evaluating workplace misconduct rules for the past six years. The decision in … Read More
August 18, 2023
Texas and Arkansas Top Lists of Year-over-Year Gains, While Colorado, North Dakota Record the Worst Losses; Texas and Nebraska Lead in Monthly Job Increases, While Washington and Maine Experience Largest Declines
Construction employment increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in… Read More
August 18, 2023