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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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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued updated guidance on its recently released final rules regarding the employment of veterans and individuals with disabilities. Both rules go into effect on March 24, 2014.
The updated Frequently Asked… Read More
December 3, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new national strategy for green infrastructure, along with a compilation of case studies that analyze the economic benefits and costs of green infrastructure and low impact development programs. These actions reinforce the agency’s… Read More
December 2, 2013
A successful conference needs an outstanding agenda! The 2014 AGC Contractors Environmental Conference will be held June 12-13, 2014, in Arlington, Va. Please help AGC of America plan an environmental program that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
Tell us what environmental… Read More
December 2, 2013
An unusual surge in public construction in October pushed total construction spending to its highest level since May 2009 despite a dip in both private residential and nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by AGC of America. Association officials urged… Read More
December 2, 2013
Construction employment expanded in 215 metro areas, declined in 74 and was stagnant in 50 between October 2012 and October 2013, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC. Association officials added that despite the widespread jobs gains, construction… Read More
November 27, 2013
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Senators to Support Counting Lower-Tier Small Businesses
This week, Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) introduced an AGC-supported small business reform amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, S. 1197. Please take action now and… Read More
November 23, 2013
AGC Continues to Advocate for the Construction Industry’s Priorities
On Nov. 20, select members of the House and Senate—called conferees—gathered to begin work on resolving the discrepancies between the two chambers respective Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bills in a conference committee… Read More
November 23, 2013
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has introduced the Water Infrastructure Investment Act with the support of senior Republicans on the water infrastructure authorizing Committees - Rep. Duncan (R-Tenn.), Rep. Whitfield (R-Ky.), Rep. Hanna (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Petri (R-Wis.). The introduction of… Read More
November 23, 2013
AGC, along with other industry allies in the construction, materials, mining, and agriculture sectors, briefed several House of Representatives staff members as part of a panel discussion focused on Clean Water Act permitting issues facing the industry.
AGC described the impact of expanded federal… Read More
November 23, 2013
As the conference committee on the budget continues to debate a path forward for fiscal year 2014 and possibly 2015, AGC and other transportation stakeholders continue advocate for addressing the pending insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund in our outreach to the members of the House and Senate… Read More
November 23, 2013