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  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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Senate Finance Committee Approves Transportation Funding Package
By a vote of 17-7 and one present vote, the Senate Finance Committee today approved a list of revenue enhancers to provide the $5.5 billion necessary to fund MAP-21, the Senate’s two year transportation reauthorization legislation. The vote was largely bipartisan with four Republicans joining the… Read More
February 7, 2012
House Committees Complete Action on Transportation Reauthorization - Floor Action Pending
Following an historic 18 hour markup session that ended at 2:45 am eastern time, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved, by a vote of 29-24, H.R. 7, the American Infrastructure and Infrastructure Act of 2012. The committee considered over 100 amendments and adopted 33. The… Read More
February 3, 2012
Construction Employment Hits Two-Year High in January But Industry's 17.7 Percent Unemployment Rate Remains Double Overall Rate
The construction industry added 21,000 jobs in January, as a second consecutive month of unseasonably mild winter weather helped the industry raise employment to a two-year high, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by AGC.  Association officials cautioned that the… Read More
February 3, 2012
The Sun Shines on Romney in Florida
Governor Mitt Romney defeated Speaker Newt Gingrich in Tuesday’s Florida primary by more than 14 points. A key battleground state on the road to the White House, Florida represents a significant victory for the Romney campaign. With 46 states left, the next challenge is the Nevada Caucuses held on… Read More
February 2, 2012
AGC’s 93rdAnnual Convention is Only Six Weeks Away
Invest in your Business, Invest in Yourself, March 13-17, 2012 Attending AGC’s 93rd Annual Convention is more than just an opportunity to learn about the latest construction industry best practices or gain insight into new legislative regulations, it’s an investment in the future of your company,… Read More
February 2, 2012
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on PBGC and Multiemployer Pension Plans
On Feb. 2, 2012, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Challenges Facing PBGC and Defined Benefit Pension Plans.” The hearing explored the financial and management challenges at the Pension Benefit Guaranty… Read More
February 2, 2012
House and Senate Committees Move Forward with Transportation Reauthorization Legislation
Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee began consideration of H.R. 7, the American Infrastructure and Infrastructure Act of 2012. Over 100 amendments will be considered. The committee began action at 9:00 a.m. and is still meeting on the legislation.  The committee… Read More
February 2, 2012
148 Out of 337 Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs Between December 2010 and 2011 as Spending on Construction Increases by 4.3 Percent Year Over Year
Construction employment increased in 148 out of 337 metropolitan areas between December 2010 and December 2011, decreased in 128 and stayed level in 61, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC.  The construction employment increases were likely fueled by a 4.3… Read More
February 1, 2012
Proposal to Reform the Federal Surface Transportation Program Will Accelerate Vital Projects, Boost the Economy
AGC’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement today in reaction to newly-proposed surface transportation legislation released by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica: "Chairman Mica has done tremendous work pulling together… Read More
January 31, 2012
FAA Authorization Compromise Reached
House and Senate negotiators on the long-awaited final Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill have reached an agreement. Details of the conference agreement are not yet available. Senate Aviation subcommittee chairman John D. Rockefeller (D-WVa) issued a statement which says the… Read More
January 31, 2012

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