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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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Senator Saxby Chambliss Will Not Seek Re-Election
Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ (R-Ga.) surprise decision not to seek a third term will ignite a major firestorm for the Republican nomination. Aside from former presidential candidate Herman Cain and ex-Secretary of State Karen Handel being mentioned as candidates, almost every member of the congressional… Read More
February 9, 2013
States Looking at Buy American Clauses
AGC has received reports from multiple chapters that state legislatures are considering establishing or strengthening their government procurements laws regarding domestic sourcing. Many of these efforts would restrict access to well-established global supply chains and increase the administrative… Read More
February 9, 2013
Urban Mobility Study Illustrates Cost of Congestion
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI) annual Urban Mobility Report was released this week. It details the $121 billion in costs Americans incurred in time and fuel from clogged roads in 2011.  Traffic congestion cost each motorist $818 in 2011 – based on wasted gasoline, lost… Read More
February 9, 2013
CBO Report Confirms Highway Trust Fund’s Dismal Outlook
This week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its semi-annual estimate of the status of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) based on revenue flowing in. The CBO also anticipated expenditures based on current law requirements.  CBO estimates that the highway account and the transit account will… Read More
February 8, 2013
Urban Mobility Study Illustrates Cost of Congestion
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI) annual Urban Mobility Report was released this week. It details the $121 billion in costs Americans incurred in time and fuel from clogged roads in 2011.  Traffic congestion cost each motorist $818 in 2011 – based on wasted gasoline, lost… Read More
February 8, 2013
Stormwater Control Developments Highlighted at AGC Convention
A special Session on legal and regulatory developments related to stormwater control has been organized by the Highway and Transportation Division in conjunction with AGC’s Environmental Forum during AGC’s 94th Annual Convention. Stormwater, increasingly, is becoming the new focal point in… Read More
February 8, 2013
House T&I Subcommittee Chair to Address Highway and Transportation Convention Session
At AGC’s 94th Annual Convention in Palm Springs, Calif., the Highway and Transportation Division will meet on Friday, March 8 – the session will feature Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) who will be discussing the outlook for transportation legislation and funding in the 113th Congress.  Rep. Denham is… Read More
February 8, 2013
CBO Report Confirms Highway Trust Fund’s Dismal Outlook
This week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its semi-annual estimate of the status of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) based on revenue flowing in. The CBO also anticipated expenditures based on current law requirements.  CBO estimates that the highway account and the transit account will… Read More
February 8, 2013
House T&I Rail Subcommittee Chair to Address Highway and Transportation Division
At AGC’s 94th Annual Convention in Palm Springs, Calif., the Highway and Transportation Division will meet on Friday, March 8 – the session will feature Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) who will be discussing the outlook for transportation legislation and funding in the 113th Congress.  Rep. Denham is… Read More
February 8, 2013
President and Congress Discuss Desire to Avoid Sequester
Earlier this week, President Obama discussed his desire for Congress to pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax increases that would delay the sequester for a few more months until Congress can find a way to replace these cuts with a more balanced solution. However, the president did not… Read More
February 8, 2013

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