Statement of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis on
reported decline in workplace injuries and illnesses
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics today announced that nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers declined in 2009 to a rate of 3… Read More October 21, 2010
The AGC Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) provides attendees three days of training on the basic skills needed to manage a company safety program in the construction industry.
The program builds on Focus Four training and prepares candidates to manage key safety issues on the job site and… Read More October 21, 2010
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced nearly $600 million in TIGER II discretionary grant awards for major infrastructure projects ranging from highways and bridges to transit, rail and ports. In total, forty-two capital construction projects and 33 planning projects in 40 states will… Read More October 20, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new "guidance" materials on the practices a contractor "should" follow when conducting the renovation, repair and/or abatement of buildings that have polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing caulk. Contractors responsible for such activities… Read More October 20, 2010
Earlier this year AGC of America released a plan calling for market-based solutions, incentives and needed investments to deliver environmental improvements in our nation's infrastructure-buildings, transportation, water and land resources and power generation. The plan, Building a Green Future,… Read More October 20, 2010
On September 21, AGC submitted comments to a July 23, 2010, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The comments were in response to plans to implement affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors, and… Read More October 20, 2010
As AGC previously reported, OMB issued new guidance for recipients and sub-recipients of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. AGC is now learning that new interpretations of this guidance may be forthcoming. AGC reported last week that DOT has determined, in conjunction with OMB, that… Read More October 19, 2010
AGC of America sponsored McGraw-Hill Construction’s SmartMarket Report titled: “Green BIM: How Building Information Modeling is Contributing to Green Design and Construction.” To access this free report click here. Return to Top
October 19, 2010
In the July/August issue of AGC's Constructor magazine, "After the Fall" examines the difficulties in the private sector construction market, and how members are finding new opportunities in the public arena.
To read the article, please click here. Return to Top
October 19, 2010
AGC of America has transformed the Construction Marketing Committee into the Construction Marketing Forum. This new forum will provide opportunities for AGC members and Chapter staff to be informed of and participate in the association’s initiatives related to construction marketing issues and… Read More October 19, 2010
