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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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He’s Not Looking to Be Prom King of America
Returning to his high school roots in Livingston, NJ, Gov. Chris Christie officially became the 14th Republican presidential candidate when he declared his political intention at a rally-style announcement event.  Saying that he’s “…not looking to be prom king of America," the Governor… Read More
July 27, 2015
Newest Highway Trust Fund Insolvency Projections Look Grim
Visit www.HardhatsforHighways.org and Urge Congress to Fix the Trust Fund    The United States Department of Transportation recently updated its Highway Trust Fund Ticker, and the projections are not good. If Congress fails to intervene, the highway account will dip below its… Read More
July 27, 2015
Senate Approves AGC-Supported Legislation on VA Construction Program
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Would Execute VA Projects above $100 Million as Part of Legislation    The Senate recently passed legislation to require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to execute new Department of Veterans Affairs construction projects valued above $100 million. The… Read More
July 27, 2015
How Would the Blacklisting Executive Order Impact Your Company?
Please Complete the Survey Below to Help You & AGC    The Obama administration recently issued a proposed rule and guidance to implement its AGC-opposed “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” (Blacklisting) Executive Order. Please complete this survey … Read More
July 27, 2015
Final ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule Published, 27 States File Suits
The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a final rule detailing the extent of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act in the Federal Register this week. The 60-day effective date clock starts upon publication, making the rule… Read More
July 27, 2015
Final ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule Published, 27 States File Suits
The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a final rule detailing the extent of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act in the Federal Register this week. The 60-day effective date clock starts upon publication, making the rule… Read More
July 27, 2015
Please Tell Us If You Are Having a Hard Time Finding Qualified Workers
Is Your Construction Company Facing Worker Shortages?    We continue to hear from many of you that the labor market has become tighter since AGC of America last surveyed its members about the extent of workforce shortages.  While it is clear that worker shortages are a growing… Read More
July 27, 2015
Registration Open for First Ever AGC Utility Infrastructure Conference at ICUEE
Register by July 15, 2015 and Save $75!    AGC will be hosting its first ever Utility Infrastructure Conference, Sept. 29–Oct. 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. Join other contractors, owners and key industry constituents involved in every aspect of utility… Read More
July 27, 2015
Can a Former Rising Star Shine Bright Again?
The presidential field grew by one this week, bringing the total number of announced candidates to 17 – four Democrats and 13 Republicans. On Wednesday, two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced his intent to become the GOP presidential nominee.   At one time, Mr.… Read More
July 27, 2015
Can a Former Rising Star Shine Bright Again?
The presidential field grew by one this week, bringing the total number of announced candidates to 17 – four Democrats and 13 Republicans. On Wednesday, two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced his intent to become the GOP presidential nominee.   At one time, Mr.… Read More
July 27, 2015

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