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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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Robotics Technology Improves Remote Control Construction Equipment
Caterpillar has partnered with TORC Robotics to develop the next generation of remote-control construction equipment. The new skid steers, compact track and multiterrain loaders use autonomous vehicle technology, offering the operator more stability and control. "It responds immediately. The feel… Read More
January 4, 2016
Campbell Institute Offers Real World Safety Examples
Referring to real-world experiences, the National Safety Council's Campbell Institute has issued a report on best practices for contractor management, with a focus on safety and collaboration. The recommendations pertain to all five steps in the contractor life cycle, drawing on various companies'… Read More
January 4, 2016
Analysis: Contractors Must Pick and Choose Risk Allocation Battles
It's important for contractors to pick their risk allocation battles wisely when negotiating contracts, writes John Kofron. "Savvy owners tend to want risk allocated to the person best able to prevent it," writes Kofron. "They can consider the limit of liability clause a deal breaker. Focus on… Read More
January 4, 2016
What People Are Saying about AGC's New Certificate of Management in Lean
Everyone related to the construction process has incentive to get the project done faster and at a lower cost – from the project owners who want to see tangible results for their investment to the contractors and designers who want to do their job well and move on to the next project. Lean… Read More
January 4, 2016
What People Are Saying about the CM-Lean Credential
Everyone related to the construction process has incentive to get the project done faster and at a lower cost – from the project owners who want to see tangible results for their investment to the contractors and designers who want to do their job well and move on to the next project. Lean… Read More
January 4, 2016
AGCA Student Chapters on Social Media
AGCA has revamped our social media accounts adding a new student chapter Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AGCAStudentChapters/ and twitter account at @AGCA_Students.  Please make sure you like, follow and share to spread the word! We hope you utilize these tools to see and share the… Read More
January 4, 2016
New Business Development Resources Available
The Business Development Forum Steering Committee continues to bring more BD resources and best practices to the AGC membership. A new section has been added to the Business Development Forum webpage titled Business Development Best Practices. The goal is to continue to develop this section of the… Read More
January 4, 2016
"Right-size” Your Company’s Employee Benefits Budget
Health insurance costs continue to increase.  Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance efforts are heating up. As you begin planning for your company’s 2016 health insurance renewal and want to explore ways to save money and give employees more flexibility, control and value, now is the time to… Read More
January 4, 2016
Webinar: Common Mistakes with Lean and Last Planner System, and How to Correct Them
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (ET) | Tues., February 23, 2016 Are you struggling to implement Lean on your projects? Have you had planning sessions that were not as productive as they could be? Do your teams just not "get it"? Join this webinar to learn from the experience Lean Construction coach, Dave… Read More
January 4, 2016
Architecture Billings Index Hits another Bump
As has been the case a few times already this year, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped in November. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The… Read More
January 4, 2016

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