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AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 AGC Awards competitions! The Baldwin Group Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions recognize the nation's most… Read More
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Beginning next Thursday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering the much discussed Senate “Gang of 8” immigration bill – The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The current bill is the work of a small, bipartisan group of senators - Schumer (D-… Read More
May 4, 2013
In a startling industry defeat, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to change, if not revoke, Section 404 “dredge-and-fill” discharge permits that have already been… Read More
May 4, 2013
This week, President Obama nominated Anthony Foxx to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Foxx is currently serving as the Mayor of Charlotte, N.C., but announced earlier this year that he would not seek reelection. Foxx is set to replace Ray LaHood, who announced his resignation soon… Read More
May 3, 2013
On May 2, AGC sent a letter opposing the possible use of a project labor agreement (PLA) mandate posted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District for the design and construction of a new 320-person AIT Barracks located at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif.
AGC has sent over 60 letters… Read More
May 3, 2013
As projected, Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.-5) defeated his House Democratic colleague, Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.-8), in Tuesday night’s special U.S. Senate party primary election. Markey racked up an expected 57-43 percent margin over Lynch, with a turnout of more than 530,000 Democratic voters. All… Read More
May 3, 2013
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The AGC Labor and Employment Law Council held its 29th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium on April 18 and 19 in Washington, D.C. Attorneys and chapter labor relations managers from across the country attended to learn about the latest developments in construction labor and employment law… Read More
May 3, 2013
The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest April level in five years as contractors added more than 150,000 employees in the past year despite a dip in employment last month, according to an analysis of new government data by AGC of America. Association officials noted that,… Read More
May 3, 2013
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to change, if not revoke, Section 404 “dredge-and-fill” discharge permits that have already been approved and issued by the U.S… Read More
May 2, 2013
Construction employment increased in 152 out of 339 metropolitan areas between March 2012 and March 2013, declined in 126 and was stagnant in 61, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC of America. Association officials noted that many metro areas are adding… Read More
May 1, 2013
Beginning on May 7, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) division of the Department of Homeland Security will require all employers to use the newly released Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The new Form I-9 is longer and more complex than the previous… Read More
May 1, 2013