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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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Have a Collaboration Story? Share It With Us!
Do you have a project that benefitted from collaboration? Then consider creating and submitting a Collaboration Chronicle! The Collaboration Chronicles are an ongoing effort by the AGC Public/Private Industry Advisory Council (PIAC) and the AGC-AIA Joint Committee to capture and share the results… Read More
November 4, 2014
Deadline for Comments on Feds Water Rule Extended Again
Tell EPA to Withdraw the Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have once again extended the public comment period on their jointly proposed rulemaking that redefines “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The new… Read More
November 3, 2014
Construction Spending in September Slips for Second Month in a Row
Construction spending decreased for the second consecutive month in September as declines in public and private nonresidential construction, as well as multifamily projects, offset growth in single-family home building, according to an analysis by AGC of America. Association officials said the new… Read More
November 3, 2014
EPA Increases Public Access to Chemical Information
Agency Seeks Input on Improvements The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated ChemView, an online tool to find information about nearly 10,000 chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). AGC members have reported that it is sometimes difficult to find… Read More
October 30, 2014
AGC Webinar: Critical Stormwater Compliance Information: Find Out What's Headed to Your State
Registration is now open for an AGC Federal Stormwater Update webinar on Dec. 15, 2014, from 2:00pm-3:30pm.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets construction site stormwater requirements for the entire country.  Hear straight from agency staff what contractors need to do to stay in… Read More
October 30, 2014
Join Us for the 2015 AGC Annual Convention: Business Suit Optional
Early Registration Deadline Approaching No one knows the future, but gaining a comprehensive view of where you are, where you are going and where you need to be can only strengthen the educated decisions construction professionals have to make everyday. Tuesday, Nov. 4 is the early registration… Read More
October 30, 2014
EPA’s Lead-Paint Certifications Up For Renewal in 2015
Get Started At Least 90 Days Before Your Current Approval Expires! It is time to start thinking about renewing your U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) program certifications. Any construction firm – or you/your employees – are subject to this… Read More
October 29, 2014
Construction Employment Increases in 236 out of 339 Metro Areas between Sept. 2013 and 2014
Construction employment expanded in 236 metro areas, declined in 53 and was stagnant in 50 between September 2013 and September 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC of America. Association officials said that as firms expand their payrolls, many are… Read More
October 29, 2014
Major Newspapers Call for Gas Tax Increase- You Should Join the Chorus
Several National newspapers over the past few weeks have noted the recent decline in gasoline prices and suggested that now is the time to raise the federal gasoline tax to address transportation infrastructure needs. On October 19 USA Today join the chorus and said raise the gas tax now while its… Read More
October 24, 2014
AGC Participates in DOT DBE Meeting
AGC was invited to participate in a stakeholders meeting this week called by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to look into questions about the effectiveness of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The meeting was held in response to a DOT Office of Inspector General’s (… Read More
October 24, 2014

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