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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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Texas Comptroller Releases "Liquid Assets" Report on Water Resources
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently issued a report entitled Liquid Assets: The State of Texas' Water Resources. This comprehensive report evaluates the progress Texas is making in securing water resources for the future and information on the current status of water management strategies.… Read More
March 26, 2009
Contractors Association of West Virginia Hosts Governor: Promotes Water Infrastructure Awareness with Liquid Assets
“We’ve got a lot of work to do and we’re getting ready to do it,” Governor Joe Manchin told CAWV members and legislators Thursday.  The governor was the keynote speaker at a March 12 legislative reception sponsored by the Contractors Association of West Virginia and WV American Water Company. … Read More
March 26, 2009
Local Documentary on North Carolina's "Liquid Assets"
Carolina's AGC and UNC TV create public awareness about North Carolinas water infrastructure with new documentary with the help AGC members and a grant from Penn State Public Broadcasting. Liquid Assets in North Carolina explores the many issues surrounding the maintainence of these water… Read More
March 26, 2009
MU National Officer Featured on NPR
Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des Moines, Iowa was recently interviewed by NPR during the AGC Convention. Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des… Read More
March 26, 2009
AGC Members Testify at OSHA Public Hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction
On March 17-20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a series of public hearings on Crane and Derricks in Construction. Several AGC members provided testimony on March 19, including Art Daniel (AR Daniel Construction Services, Inc.), Mitch White (Manson Construction),… Read More
March 26, 2009
EPA Releases Guidance to States on ARRA
The U.S. EPA released two memorandums in March to the EPA Regional Managers regarding  how the EPA will manage stimulus funds including what types of projects qualify, how new Davis Bacon requirements will impact programs and other administrative issues. This information and more can be accessed… Read More
March 26, 2009
House T and I Committee Holds Hearing on Urban Stormwater
On March 18, 2009 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment  held a hearing on how municipalities can combat Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO),  the viability of "Green Infrastructure" to address stormwater runoff, and current approaches and developing… Read More
March 26, 2009
House Passes Wastewater Infrastructure Reauthorization Bill
On March 12, 2009, The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to reauthorize two federal programs that provide financing for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repair and reconstruction.  The vote was 317 to 101 in support of H.R. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009.  The bill… Read More
March 26, 2009
President Signs FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
On March 11, 2009 President Obama quietly signed into law the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY 2009, officially completing work on last year’s budget process.  The Senate approved the bill late Tuesday, after delaying the vote on final passage for several days due to concerns over… Read More
March 26, 2009
M&U Division Elects New Officers and Adopts Structural Changes
There has been a great deal of introspection this year about what the M&U Division needs to do in order to grow, be more responsive and provide more value for AGC members.  Throughout the year we have surveyed our members and conducted outreach to assess goals and identify member needs.  We are… Read More
March 26, 2009

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