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New truck driving limits went into effect on July 1, 2013. AGC is hearing that these new requirements are having significant impacts on delivery of asphalt, concrete aggregates and other highway construction materials. AGC is seeking examples of these impacts to use in a petition to the federal… Read More
July 12, 2013
Registration is now open for the 2013 Highway and Utilities Contractors Issues Conference. This year’s conference is scheduled for November 7-9, 2013 at the Arizona Biltmore hotel in Phoenix, Ariz. This conference addresses the top issues impacting contractors involved in highway, bridge,… Read More
July 12, 2013
This week, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice seeking comments regarding the continued need for the general waivers from Buy America requirements for manufactured products and other items. The waivers on manufactured products have been in effect since 1983. The notice also… Read More
July 12, 2013
The AGC Pipeline The AGC Pipeline is a publication for AGC’s Municipal & Utilities Division. It covers legislative and regulatory affairs affecting utilities contractors and excavators, educational and networking opportunities, issue alerts calling members to action, and AGC advocacy efforts on… Read More
July 10, 2013
AGC testified at a U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) public hearing on June 26, 2013, regarding EPA’s ongoing evaluation into whether and how to regulate renovation, repair and painting (RRP) activities in all public and commercial buildings that purportedly have lead-based paint.  At EPA’s June 26… Read More
July 8, 2013
The unemployment rate for construction workers fell below double digits in June for the first time since 2008 as every segment of the industry added employees, according to an analysis of new government data by AGC of America. Association officials said the relatively positive jobs report for the… Read More
July 5, 2013
On July 2, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the results of the member ballot for the newest version of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for green buildings.  With 67 percent of the overall vote needed to pass the changes, LEEDv4 received 86… Read More
July 5, 2013
AGC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the agency’s proposed rule to withdraw the nationwide numeric discharge limit from the existing 2009 Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines rule (C&D ELG). The proposal would… Read More
July 5, 2013
Yesterday, the Department of Treasury announced that the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be delayed for one year. The employer mandate initially forced large employers, as defined by the ACA, to either provide health coverage for its full-time employees and equivalents or… Read More
July 3, 2013
AGC held its second Contractors Environmental Conference on June 13-14, 2013, in the Washington, D.C. area.  Approximately 80 participants and more than a dozen government agency representatives participated in the event that focused on providing the tools to lead in compliance and sustainability… Read More
July 3, 2013