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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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BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is AGC’s newest educational resource and is the first part of AGC’s BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM and will provide… Read More
April 14, 2009
Dow Jones reported today that bids for construction projects, many of which are funded by the stimulus, are 15%-30% lower than states expected. AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson commented on the trend, and explained that construction firms are "scrambling to get any work they can find." Read the… Read More
April 14, 2009
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a term often referenced these days, but seldom understood. What does IPD truly entail, and how can all stakeholders on a construction project benefit?
Don't miss this important recording as industry experts John Tocci, Sr. and Jim Frey provide an in-depth look… Read More
April 14, 2009
Join us May 28-29 for the Spring 2009 AGC BIMForum in Dallas, TX. The Spring BIMForum will be an assembly of some of the nation's leading Architects, Engineers, Builders and Owners for a two-day program focused on the timely use of BIM and the bottom line. Topics to be covered include:
The… Read More
April 14, 2009
AGC's Stimulus at Work Web site is updated as information becomes available and includes timely updates on stimulus project funding, including the U.S. Department of Education's recent announcement of $44 billion for states and schools. This includes $32.6 billion under the State Fiscal… Read More
April 13, 2009
At a news conference at US Department of Transportation headquarters today President Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that funding has been obligated for 2000 transportation projects, totaling over $6 billion with money provided in the… Read More
April 13, 2009
The US DOT has issued a series of proposed rule changes to its disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) regulations. The proposed changes are the result of meetings initiated by AGC to discuss DBE program implementation. The proposed rules deal with: concerns counting items obtained by a DBE… Read More
April 13, 2009
" width="300" height="200" />Workers at DC National Work Zone Awareness Week event
This year marked the tenth anniversary of National Work Zone Awareness Week. As part of the activities, AGC once again participated in the national media event intended to alert the driving public about the… Read More
April 13, 2009
Registration is now open for the AGC Building Contractors Conference, June 10-13, 2009 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. Join top building construction professionals, owners, specialty contractors, and service & supply companies as they discuss the current market, the challenges it presents… Read More
April 13, 2009
Recently the U.S. Department of Education announced that $44 billion for states and schools is now available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This funding includes $32.6 billion under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, which is two-thirds of the total dollars in the fund… Read More
April 10, 2009