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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 Attorneys Who Research State Laws for the AGC/ABA State Law Matrix on a Volunteer Basis
This series will feature the construction law attorneys who volunteer to research the state laws that impact construction for the AGC/ABA State Law Matrix. This article focuses on Neale Johnson, who served as the first managing editor for this collaborative effort between AGC and the… Read More
September 11, 2023
Mark your calendars for Construction Inclusion Week, taking place October 16-20, 2023. This week marks a crucial opportunity for us to come together and actively support diversity and inclusion in the construction industry through our Culture of CARE program.
New This Year: A Four-Part… Read More
September 11, 2023
AGC member Marathon Construction hosts Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project in San Diego, California.
On August 28, AGC member Marathon Construction hosted Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland… Read More
September 7, 2023
On August 29, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requesting that marijuana be rescheduled under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). The health agency recommended that marijuana be reclassified from a Schedule I drug under the CSA to… Read More
September 7, 2023
In its Cemex Construction Materials ruling issued August 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) paved the way for unions to represent employee units without winning a secret ballot election outside the 8(f) exemption, effectively placing the burden on employers to disprove a union’s claim of… Read More
September 7, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 25 adopted a final rule amending procedures governing union representation elections. The rule shortens the time period between the filing of a representation petition and the holding of an election and makes other changes that operate to unions’ advantage… Read More
September 6, 2023
The agenda for the 2023 Highway, Transportation & Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference is live, so be sure to take a look at our sessions.
There are many great topics to engage with, including The Future of AI & GPT in Construction. Join former congressman and current CEO and… Read More
September 5, 2023
AGC and the AGC Building Division call for volunteers is now open. This is your opportunity to get more involved and share your expertise with construction industry professionals from across the country. AGC’s volunteers are valued members who work to address industry issues, exchange ideas, and… Read More
September 5, 2023
It is widely accepted that Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) provide multiple benefits to the construction of vertical structures. These technologies also lend themselves to provide multiple benefits to the construction of horizontal and underground… Read More
September 5, 2023
AGC & Autodesk Workforce Survey
88 Percent of Construction Firms Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects as Firms Boost Pay, Embrace AI to Cope with Labor Shortages
Few candidates have the basic skills needed to work… Read More
September 5, 2023