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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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Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, explained to Reuters during a May 6th interview why federal investments in infrastructure and construction projects are one of the most reliable ways to save and create jobs and jump start the U.S. economy. Ken spoke… Read More
May 7, 2009
June 10-13, 2009 in Hot Springs, VA
How are owners and contractors addressing their needs in today's economy? How can your firm maintain competitiveness in this market? The AGC Building Contractors Conference to be held June 10-13, 2009 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA will bring together… Read More
May 7, 2009
Due to the changing landscape in Federal Contracting, it is more important than ever that contractors - those experienced in Federal work or those looking to move into the this market - are aware of the ramifications of the new administration, rule and regulation updates, and the impact of the… Read More
May 7, 2009
The federal government has agreed to even further delay implementation of the E-Verify rule for federal contractors. Contracts and solicitations issued prior to June 30, 2009, will not contain the mandate. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued the final rule on November 14, 2008… Read More
May 6, 2009
Construction spending increased 0.3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $970 billion, the Census Bureau reported on Monday. The total was down 11% from March 2008. Private residential construction fell 4.1% for the month and 33% from a year earlier, private nonresidential rose 2.7%… Read More
May 5, 2009
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Associated General Contractors of… Read More
May 5, 2009
BIM 101 Scheduled at AGC Chapters Across the Country
On April 6, 2009, AGC of America launched its newest educational resource, BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, the first part of AGC's BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for… Read More
May 5, 2009
How are owners and contractors addressing their needs in today's economy? How can your firm maintain competitiveness in this market? The AGC Building Contractors Conference to be held June 10-13, 2009 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA will bring together members of the AGC building construction… Read More
May 5, 2009
The chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, Ken Simonson, responded to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showing a surprise uptick in nonresidential construction spending this past March. Ken explained that construction can be a lagging indicator and that much… Read More
May 5, 2009
AGC of America's chief executive officer Steve Sandherr explains why the so-called Employee Free Choice Act, or card check for short, will hurt unionized construction workers in an opinion piece published in the Washington Examiner on May 5th. As he explains, the proposal's mandatory arbitration… Read More
May 5, 2009