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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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Members and chapters encouraged to apply: deadline is 10/31.
AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2015 AGC/Alliant Build America and the AGC in the Community competitions. AGC encourages all member companies in good standing who meet the competition requirements to apply. With… Read More
August 7, 2014
A newly proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would give the agency the authority to cut into the paychecks of those who owe it a debt, such as a fine or penalty for an environmental violation. EPA would be allowed to garnish up to 15 percent of the “disposable pay” of… Read More
August 7, 2014
Appointed Sen. John Walsh (D-MT), reeling from published reports that he plagiarized his War College thesis, said the effects upon his campaign from the revelation is causing him to end his effort to win election to the seat. Walsh had been appointed in February to succeed Sen. Max Baucus (D), who… Read More
August 7, 2014
Kansas
While Gov. Sam Brownback (R) looked to be the weakest Kansas Republican statewide official, it was Sen. Pat Roberts (R) who won re-nomination with the smallest vote percentage.
Brownback defeated Republican challenger Jennifer Winn, 63-37 percent, to claim re-nomination. Sen. Roberts,… Read More
August 7, 2014
Last Chance to Comment on Contractor Survey
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awaiting final approval from the White House to survey general contractors regarding their recent renovation, repair and painting (RRP) activities in public- and private-sector commercial buildings. … Read More
August 7, 2014
A newly proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would give the agency the authority to cut into the paychecks of those who owe it a debt, such as a fine or penalty for an alleged environmental violation. EPA would be allowed to garnish up to 15 percent of the “disposable… Read More
August 6, 2014
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Quickly and easily prepare and communicate your stormwater inspection and corrective action reports right from an iPad with AGC’s new “Stormwater App.” Spend less time managing paperwork and more time being productive. Your first 10 stormwater reports are FREE. Just click here from your iPad or… Read More
August 4, 2014
Construction Industry Adds 22,000 Jobs in July as Sector's Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.5 Percent
New government data today show the uneven nature of the construction industry's recovery, as the sector added 22,000 jobs in July, but suffered a pullback in spending in June, according to an analysis by AGC of America. Association officials said that uncertainty about federal funding for a range… Read More
August 1, 2014
This week, AGC sent a letter opposing the possible use of a project labor agreement (PLA) mandate posted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a construction project at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii.
AGC has sent over 80 letters to federal agencies opposing PLA mandates and bid… Read More
August 1, 2014
On July 31, President Obama issued an executive order (EO) that will require prospective federal contractors to disclose labor law violations from the past three years before they can win a contract.
The EO text was not available at the time of publication. However, according to a fact sheet… Read More
August 1, 2014