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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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Construction employment increased in 212 of 358 metro areas between September 2022 and September 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the figures come as many construction firms work to… Read More
October 31, 2023
The Association’s Current Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey Shoaf, Named as New CEO by Selection Committee, Brings Nearly 30 Years of Experience with the Association to the New Position
Stephen E. Sandherr today announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Associated General… Read More
October 30, 2023
Deadline for the 2024 Awards Program Applications Now Due November 1!
The deadlines to apply for a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award and AGC in the Community Award has been extended to it’s not too late! These awards honor AGC… Read More
October 27, 2023
Industry coalition provides flowchart depicting the process
In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released two joint coordination memorandums on jurisdictional determinations 1) under the 2023 waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule (as… Read More
October 25, 2023
AGC is pleased to announce that its new Climate Change Working Group will meet virtually for the first time on Oct. 30th. The working group will meet routinely to ensure AGC is focusing on the most relevant developments in this area and providing the most appropriate and effective resources for… Read More
October 25, 2023
AGC is planning opportunities for environmental professionals to engage with your peers and learn from experts in the coming year. Save the dates now for the next In-House Environmental Managers Meeting on Feb. 7 (Arlington, VA) and the AGC Safety, Health and Environmental Conference on July… Read More
October 25, 2023
Grant applications to reduce diesel emissions due Dec. 1st
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides grant funding opportunities for which AGC chapters and members could team up with local partners to compete annually for clean diesel funding. AGC routinely advocates for Diesel… Read More
October 25, 2023
November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
The 2023 AGC Construction HR & Workforce Conference will focus on the intersection of HR and workforce development in our industry. The program will feature a multi-track educational program that includes sessions focused on HR practices, while others… Read More
October 24, 2023
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., Open Shop contractors anticipate skilled craft hourly wage increases of 4.45% in 2023 (4.30% excluding zeros). Actual increases for 2022 were 5.02% (including zeros) and 5.10% (excluding zeros). … Read More
October 24, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Join AGC of America and one of the nation’s leading business immigration experts for a complimentary webinar on navigating the employment-based immigration system. As contractors continue to face workforce shortages, accessing foreign labor is… Read More
October 24, 2023