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Spotlight Your Achievements! AGC Launches Awards Season with the Opening of Build America, AGC in the Community, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion Awards
July 15, 2024
Apply by Thursday, October 31, 2024!  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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Sen. Johanns Makes Surprise Announcement
First term Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns (R) announced that he will not seek re-election next year. Johanns, a former U.S. Agriculture Secretary, two-term Nebraska Governor, Mayor, and county commissioner was elected to the Senate in 2008, defeating rancher Scott Kleeb 58 to 40 percent. He appeared to… Read More
February 23, 2013
AGC Opposes USACE PLA Inquiry in New Mexico
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 (USACE) Albuquerque District for an upcoming project at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. AGC has sent 60 letters to federal agencies opposing PLA… Read More
February 23, 2013
Follow Building Contractor News Through LinkedIn and Twitter
The goal of the AGC Building Division is to keep you informed about the most up-to-date industry news and trends that impact your business.  Social media is an outlet that allows us to share information quickly and allows you to react immediately, creating a valuable industry dialogue. To better… Read More
February 21, 2013
Strongest ABI Reading Since 2007
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading indicator of the U.S. construction activity nine to 12 months into the future, had a score 52.0 in the month of December.  Any reading above 50 is said to indicate expansion, while any reading below 50 is said to indicate a decline in the demand for… Read More
February 21, 2013
President's Transportation Plan Sheds Needed Light on Nation's Infrastructure Needs, Lacks Long-Term Solutions
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama’s Infrastructure Investment Plan: “President Obama is right to continue to focus on the nation’s significant, and growing,… Read More
February 20, 2013
Construction Materials Prices Increase Between December and January and for the Year
Prices for construction materials moved higher in January, propelled by large jumps in items used in new housing and nonresidential building renovations, according to an analysis of new federal figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that… Read More
February 20, 2013
73 Days to Cut Stationary Engine Emissions: Review of Federal RICE NESHAP Rule Deadlines
If you own or operate a stationary [1] generator, pump, compressor or some other piece of stationary equipment then you probably need to “retrofit” its engine to comply with federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) covering stationary reciprocating internal… Read More
February 20, 2013
AGC Charities, Inc. to Renovate Palm Springs' Angel View
Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. announced today that it will renovate the facility of a Palm Springs area-based group that supports children and adults with disabilities as part of its annual Operation Opening Doors event in March. As part of that effort, contractors will… Read More
February 19, 2013
New Proposal to Reform Multiemployer Retirement Plans Will Help Hard Hit Construction Industry
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the release of the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans Retirement Security Review Commission’s proposed plan for preserving,… Read More
February 19, 2013
Simonson Says: Time for the Industry to Come to its Census
Did you miss the appointment for your check-up? I’m not getting nosy about any medical or dental visits—I’m referring to the Economic Census. The Census Bureau sent notices to virtually every business in all industries between October and December 2012. Responses were due online or by mail on… Read More
February 19, 2013

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