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2024 AGC & HCSS Highway Work Zone Safety Survey
May 23, 2024
  Sixty-four percent of highway contractors report that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, putting motorists and workers at risk, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of… Read More

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Court Halts Fair Pay Safe Workplaces, "Blacklisting," Executive Order Implementation
On October 24, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted a request for preliminary injunction against parts of the Obama Administration's implementation of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, or "Blacklisting" as it is known, Executive Order. As a result direct federal… Read More
October 25, 2016
EPA Begins Work to Expand Oil Spill Control Program to Include Hazardous Substances
Pursuant to a legal settlement agreement with environmental groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started to map out a brand new rule that will expand the existing Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program beyond oil to address other hazardous substances.… Read More
October 25, 2016
AGC Efforts Help Move OSHA to Modify Controversial Drug Testing Position
Learn More on AGC WebED Oct. 31 from 2-3:00 p.m. ET Following an AGC meeting with the head of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and an AGC-backed letter from dozens of members of Congress, OSHA on October 19 published new guidance to clarify its injury and illness… Read More
October 24, 2016
OSHA Delays Rule Enforcement Related to Post-Incident Drug Testing Position
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this week delayed enforcement until Dec. 1, 2016, of the anti-retaliation provisions in its injury and illness reporting rule, which highlighted OSHA’s intention to enforce policies that could restrict mandatory post-incident alcohol and… Read More
October 21, 2016
Construction Employment Rises in 35 States from September 2015 to 2016; Only 21 States and D.C. Add Jobs Last Month Amid Worker Shortages
Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction employment increased in only 21 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General… Read More
October 21, 2016
Webinar: Federal Contractors, Get Ready for the New Paid Sick Leave Rule!
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST Virtually all construction contractors that perform work for the federal government will be required to provide paid time off to employees for sickness and other covered purposes under a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that takes effect on… Read More
October 21, 2016
Construction Firms Add 23,000 Employees in September as Sector's Employment Hits Highest Level Since the End of 2008 Amid Strong Demand
Construction employers added 23,000 jobs in September as employment in the sector hit the highest level since the end of 2008 amid strong demand for construction services, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that average hourly… Read More
October 7, 2016
AGC Transportation Infrastructure Funding Guide Assists in State Initiatives
AGC chapters have been successful in promoting state transportation funding initiatives over the past several years. Success at State Level – Since 2013 – includes a mix of revenue options: Gas Tax Increases – 11 states Sales tax – 5 states Wholesale Tax – 4 states Index Gas Tax – 2 states… Read More
October 4, 2016
Construction Spending Holds Steady In August and Is Up by Nearly 5 Percent for the First Eight Months of the Year as Demand Remains "Robust"
Construction spending held steady in August compared to July but is up nearly five percent for the first eight months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.  Association officials said the new spending figures… Read More
October 3, 2016
AGC WebEd: Lean and the Specialty Contractor: Successfully Implementing Lean as the Primary Advocate On a Project: November 2, 2016 at 2 pm EST
If all stakeholders aren’t on board with Lean, can it work? How do you use Lean principles on construction projects where the GC is not an advocate of Lean? You can still improve your project outcomes even if all the stakeholders aren’t on board. In this webinar, learn how Ted Angelo, with Grunau… Read More
October 3, 2016

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