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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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WOTUS Update: Final ‘Clean Water Rule’ Causes Flood of Lawsuits
Although signed on May 27, the Clean Water Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) was not officially published in the Federal Register until Monday, June 29.  The publication of the rule determined its effective date of August 28, 2015, and opened the door for legal… Read More
July 1, 2015
If It’s Environment and Construction, It’s at AGC’s 2015 Conference
Check out the sessions in the compliance and sustainability tracks! Plan to join your peers at AGC’s 2015 Contractors Environmental Conference (CEC) on September 2-3, in Arlington, Virginia to explore ways to turn environmental responsibilities into successes for you and your firm.  With… Read More
July 1, 2015
EPA Revises Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities
Electronic Reporting Requirements Foster Greater Citizen Participation in Permit Review, Enforcement Processes On June 4, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reissued its Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater discharges associated… Read More
July 1, 2015
What is Business Development
Chuck Fenske, Knoch Corporation In order to execute a successful business development program, it is important to define what business development truly means and what steps are required to make it so. At its core, business development is the strategic manufacturing of revenue growth opportunities… Read More
July 1, 2015
What is Business Development
Chuck Fenske, Knoch Corporation In order to execute a successful business development program, it is important to define what business development truly means and what steps are required to make it so. At its core, business development is the strategic manufacturing of revenue growth opportunities… Read More
July 1, 2015
Construction Spending in May Reaches Highest Level since 2008 as all Major Segments Advance for Month and Year
Construction spending climbed in May to the highest level since October 2008, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.  Association officials cautioned, however, that those spending gains could be at risk unless all levels of government strengthen programs to… Read More
July 1, 2015
Current Developments Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts and Regulations
On June 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment and peer review a draft of its highly anticipated assessment of the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) on drinking water, Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil… Read More
July 1, 2015
ACA Final Regulations Regarding Summary of Benefits & Coverage Requirements
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (the “Departments”) recently finalized changes to regulations governing the summary of benefits and coverage (“SBC”), which were published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2015.  The final regulations generally track the… Read More
June 30, 2015
EPA Unveils Plans to Modernize, Streamline Audit Policy Program
Web Portal Will Be Exclusive Method for Making Most Disclosures The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to modernize and streamline its process for companies to self-audit and report to the agency violations of environmental laws, with a national online reporting tool. During a recent… Read More
June 30, 2015
Construction Employment Increases in 205 out of 358 Metro Areas Between May 2014 and May 2015
Construction employment expanded in 205 metro areas, declined in 101 and was stagnant in 52 between May 2014 and May 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC.  Association officials noted even though the majority of metro areas are still adding… Read More
June 30, 2015

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