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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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OSHA Grants Extension for Public Comments on Crane and Derricks
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted a 45-day extension for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which was published on October 9, 2008.  The original deadline for public comment was December 8, 2008.  OSHA has extended the… Read More
November 26, 2008
How Insurance Plays a Role in Construction Risk - A Liability of Building Green Webinar
As "green" or sustainable construction becomes more commonplace, it is important to understand the potential risk management issues involved. This webinar takes a closer look at the insurance and surety implications when contractors are participating in delivering sustainable buildings. The webinar… Read More
November 25, 2008
First National Effluent Limit for Construction Runoff Proposed by U.S. EPA
A proposed rule released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nov. 19 would establish the first national effluent (discharge) limit for stormwater runoff from construction sites.  Contractors would have to meet EPA’s technology-based “floor” on most sites by installing and maintaining… Read More
November 25, 2008
PPI plunges but some construction items rise; McGraw-Hill, Reed, AIA indicators sag
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods had a record single-month drop in October: 2.6%, not seasonally adjusted (-2.8%, seasonally adjusted), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday, although the index still rose 3.7% over 12 months. The PPI for inputs to construction… Read More
November 23, 2008
AGC Building Contractors Conference is Fast Approaching
The AGC Building Contractors Conference (formerly called the AGC Building Division Meeting) is scheduled for January 7-10, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA (www.laquintaresort.com).  The Building Contractors Conference brings together many of the top building construction… Read More
November 21, 2008
AGC Continues to Push for Infrastructure Funds in Economic Stimulus
Although Congress failed to enact an economic stimulus package during the recent “lame duck” session, there is substantial talk of enacting an economic stimulus package with substantial investment in infrastructure as early as January 2009.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority… Read More
November 21, 2008
Final Rule Issued Mandating Federal Contractor Use of "E-Verify"
The final rulemaking requiring Federal contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, as the means of verifying that certain of their employees are eligible to work in the United States was… Read More
November 21, 2008
AGC Co-Hosts Free Webinar on Off-Road Diesel Issues Facing the Construction Industry
Construction equipment is being targeted as a major contributor of air pollution.  All AGC chapters and members are encouraged to participate in a Free webinar to learn about clean diesel technology, regulations and requirements facing today’s construction industry.  Please join us on Wednesday,… Read More
November 21, 2008
AGC 2009 BITS Competition is Fast Approaching!
We all know how fast technology is changing the way AGC member firms do business.  These leaps in technology don’t just happen in a vacuum; they must be tested and successfully used before being widely adopted.  Help us to recognize those member firms on technology’s cutting edge that are making… Read More
November 21, 2008
Transportation Department Reports $3 Billion Loss to Highway Trust Fund
The U.S. Department of Transportation reported Wednesday that Highway Trust Fund revenue fell by $3 billion in fiscal year 2008.  Americans drove 90 billion fewer miles, or 4.4 percent less, over the period September 2007 to September 2008.  As a result, the Highway Trust Fund collected only $31… Read More
November 20, 2008

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