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July 15, 2024
Apply by Thursday, October 31, 2024!  AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 AGC Awards competitions! The Baldwin Group Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions recognize the nation's most… Read More

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Busy Weeks Ahead for Congress
The last three weeks in July could be the busiest of the 111th Congress. Many issues are left outstanding, particularly in the Senate, and several others are crowding the legislative calendar. Dominating the news cycles has been the Senate's failure to extend federal unemployment insurance. It is… Read More
July 8, 2010
AGC's Legislative Network Grows
In the upcoming weeks, Government Affairs will send PAC regional coordinators, state chairmen, Chapter executives and government affairs representatives a PAC and grassroots toolkit.  The kit will contain all the tools to encourage AGC members to get involved in the PAC and grassroots movements,… Read More
July 8, 2010
New Lead Paint Laws Bring High Costs
According to the Wall Street Journal, the government's new Lead Renovation, Repair, and Paint Program (covered by AGC's Environmental Observer) could add a significant cost burden to the already weakened construction industry.  The cost of employee certification, as well as new equipment, clothing… Read More
July 8, 2010
New Safety Bill Expected Before Congress in July
   House Committee Passes OSHA Bill On Wednesday, the House Education and Labor Committee passed the Miner Safety and Health Act.  This bill seeks to make significant changes to both MSHA and OSHA. The vote was 30-17, with all Democrats voting in favor and all Republicans opposed.  AGC is a… Read More
July 7, 2010
A Look at Women in Construction
The Indianapolis Star spoke with Kelli Seybold (F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co.), one of two female crane operators in Indiana.  She explains what it's like to work in a position typically occupied by men, and why the work appeals to her. Read the article here.
July 7, 2010
The Impact of BIM on the Engineering and Heavy Construction Workflow
By Terry D. Bennett, LS LPF MRICS LEED® AP, Autodesk Today's civil engineers and general contractors face tight timelines and even tighter budgets, especially in the current challenging economy. To finish highway, utility, and site construction projects on time, within budget, and up to… Read More
July 7, 2010
Toolkit Available to Push for Highway Reauthorization Over Congressional Recesses
Time is running short for Congress to take action on a multi-year highway and transit reauthorization bill.  SAFETEA-LU authorization expired on September 30, 2009 and the program has been operating under short term extensions ever since. In addition, the Highway Trust Fund is depleted and… Read More
July 7, 2010
EPA's New Layer of Lead-Based Paint Rules
EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule was fully implemented on April 22, 2010.  Under the current rules, contractors who perform renovations, repairs and/or painting projects in most pre-1978 housing, child-care facilities and schools (i.e., that have, or are assumed to… Read More
July 7, 2010
EPA Announces Lead Paint Rules Now in Full Effect; New Actions Set Stage for Tighter, Broader Work Practice Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule was fully implemented on April 22, 2010.  Adding to the already complex regulatory regime, EPA has just taken three new actions that widen the rule's potential impact on the construction… Read More
July 6, 2010
Supplemental Appropriations Bill Rescinds Highway Contract Authority
Following months of AGC and other transportation construction stakeholders successfully lobbying Congress and the administration to restore $8.7 billion of rescinded highway contract authority, the House of Representatives is poised to take $2 billion of that unobligated money away to offset a $… Read More
July 2, 2010

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