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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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Associated Contractors of New Mexico Highway Training & Certification Programs
The Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) has been a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for the past 12 years in which both state and industry employees are trained under the same program. The Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) classes are… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Education And Research Foundation Scholarship And Awards Programs
Scholarship applications are available online for the 2009 AGC Education and Research Foundation‘s undergraduate and graduate programs.  College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program… Read More
September 8, 2008
Congratulations to Middle Tennessee State University and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe)
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) are AGC’s newest student chapters. Sponsored by AGC of Tennessee (Middle Tennessee Branch), MTSU completed its application and was awarded a charter in August of 2008.  In addition, ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) was… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Welcomes Back Student Chapters
Thousands of college students headed back to campus last month and as upper classman and freshmen settle into their collegiate roles, we are reminded of all the dreams young people have for their future. Even in a slow economy, the outlook for construction management graduates is strong. According… Read More
September 8, 2008
Boise State University Takes Top Spot
AGC awarded the student chapter at Boise State University with first prize in the 2008 Outstanding AGC Student Chapter Contest. The Outstanding AGC Student Chapter Contest recognizes the top three student chapters for their remarkable work in the community. Boise State was rewarded for assisting… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Endorses North Carolina State University's Master of Construction Management Degree
AGC is proud to endorse North Carolina State University’s Master of Construction Management (MCM) Degree.  We applaud their dedication and commitment to higher education in the construction industry. This Master of Construction Management (MCM) Degree demonstrates NC State’s commitment to the… Read More
September 8, 2008
Workforce Development Committee Agenda Includes Presentations
At this point, we expect three presentations: An update on the National Center for Construction Education & Research’s recent and upcoming activities. A presentation on the Construction Career Investigation notebook, video and other resources assembled by the Alliance of Construction… Read More
September 8, 2008
Learn How To Integrate Different Generations Into a Successful Workforce at AGC Conference
During his 90-minute session, Mr. Tulgan will discuss the key techniques of flexibility and accountability, which must go hand-in-hand in order for a company to be successful. During this session attendees will: Discover solutions to key Generation X and Y staffing concerns, as well as best… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC's 2nd Annual Training and Development Conference October 14-16
We invite you to join fellow AGC contractors and chapter staff in St. Louis October 14-16, 2008 as they discuss the hottest topics in education, training and workforce development for the construction industry. The conference will feature over 20 sessions on subjects ranging from the latest… Read More
September 8, 2008
Paid Training for CEU's in High Demand According to Recent CE News Survey
According to the CE News 10th Annual Salary Survey, paid training for CEUs/PDHs ranks third among desired benefits by employees of both public and private engineering companies; this also ranked third in the 2007 survey. AGC of America provides an array of programs offering continuing education… Read More
September 8, 2008

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