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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 Material Prices Remain Mostly Flat in the Month of July; Buy America Rules Remain an Ongoing Challenge for Firms as They Try to Find Materials that Comply
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction inched up 0.2 percent from June to July, while a… Read More
August 11, 2023
On August 1, the proposed rule on Sustainable Procurement was issued that will, among other things, require all federal agencies to prioritize the procurement of sustainable products and services “to the maximum extent practicable.” While the proposed rule largely consolidates existing… Read More
August 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just announced a massive final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” The final rule extensively updates regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts that set forth rules for the administration and enforcement of the Davis-Bacon… Read More
August 8, 2023
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Which Covers Labor Standards That Apply to Federal and Federally Assisted Construction Projects
Today’s announcement makes some improvements but critically misses an opportunity to improve the wage determination process and… Read More
August 8, 2023
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Which Covers Labor Standards That Apply to Federal and Federally Assisted Construction Projects
Today’s announcement makes some improvements but critically misses an opportunity to improve the wage determination… Read More
August 8, 2023
AGC members perform a diverse range of projects including building construction for agencies such as the General Services Administration, military construction projects for the Department of Defense and water resources projects that benefit our nation's navigation and flood control. The… Read More
August 7, 2023
AGC’s Highway, Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference is the industry’s premier annual conference that focuses on the most critical issues and topics facing the industry today and in the future.
This meeting will bring together contractors, owners and key… Read More
August 7, 2023
The Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) exists to help facility/project Owners improve the project delivery process and the project delivery experience itself. COAA’s national “COAA Connect” conferences provide Owners and their partners with the opportunity to learn,… Read More
August 7, 2023
The Biden Administration has proposed new changes to a suite of rules that would significantly affect the applicability and implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed revisions reverse reforms made by the prior administration to regulations governing the listing and… Read More
August 4, 2023
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in July even as the sector’s unemployment rate increased, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that tight labor conditions are bringing more previously… Read More
August 4, 2023