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Spotlight Your Achievements! AGC Launches Awards Season with the Opening of Build America, AGC in the Community, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion Awards
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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AGC Safety & Health Conference
July 14-16, 2010 | Cincinnati, OH   Construction safety and health is vital for the success of the industry. Join more than 150 industry professionals and participate in the development of regulatory and legislative activity on both a national and local level, assist in the development and… Read More
July 1, 2010
Construction Spending - May
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING STUMBLES AGAIN IN MAY; STIMULUS PROVIDES ONLY BRIGHT SPOT FOR NONRESIDENTIAL Construction spending shrank again in May, dropping 8 percent from a year earlier, although homebuilding and stimulus-funded public works increased from year-ago levels, according to an analysis of… Read More
July 1, 2010
Metropolitan Area Construction Employment - May
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294 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS LOSE CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM MAY 2009 TO 2010, REFLECTING WEAK DEMAND & OVERDUE INFRASTRUCTURE BILLS Most Jobs Added in Columbus, Ohio While Eau Claire, Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Job Growth; Chico, California Has Highest Rate of Decline and Chicago Loses Most Jobs… Read More
June 30, 2010
Part III: How Can Contractors Stay Informed of New Rules Coming Out of U.S. EPA?
Recent upgrades to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new "Rulemaking Gateway" offers small businesses "an easy way" to track most rulemakings, according to the Agency.  This website provides an overview of EPA's priority rulemakings that are currently under development. It also… Read More
June 30, 2010
AGC Explores New Federal Rules for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites, Provides In-Depth Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized new stormwater requirements that will impact nearly every construction and development project in the United States.  Penalties for violating these "Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines" (C&D ELG) may… Read More
June 30, 2010
294 Out of 337 Metro Areas Lose Construction Jobs From May 2009 to 2010
Construction employment continued to suffer significant declines in the majority of metropolitan areas, according to an analysis of federal employment data released Wednesday by AGC. The figures reflect continued weak private, state and local demand as well as a lack of long-term projects caused by… Read More
June 30, 2010
EPA Delays Enforcement of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it will delay enforcement of the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) regulations.  The Agency issued a memorandum providing renovation firms and workers additional time to obtain necessary training and… Read More
June 30, 2010
San Diego Chapter Wins PLA Victory for Members
AGC's San Diego Chapter teamed up with other local groups to help pass initiatives that banned project labor agreements (PLAs) in Chula Vista and Oceanside, Calif. In addition, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a no-PLA ordinance for county work.  Their efforts were counted as one… Read More
June 29, 2010
EPA Takes First Step in Regulating Coal Ash
On May 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever national rules related to the disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.  Coal combustion wastes, including coal ash or fly ash, are widely used in construction applications. The agency will publish a… Read More
June 29, 2010
Senate Rejects Resolution to Block EPA from Using Clean Air Act to Stop Construction Projects
The U.S. Senate rejected 47 to 53 a motion to proceed to a resolution that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.  Six Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in support of the motion. S. J. Res. 26 was introduced… Read More
June 28, 2010

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