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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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With America Recycles Day coming up on Nov. 15, members of AGC’s Environmental Forum Steering Committee stepped forward to share their achievements and observations on how construction recycling goes much farther and tackles much larger amounts of material than everyday recycling. We have put… Read More
November 13, 2012
Just when it seemed there couldn’t be any more sources of uncertainty for the economy and business, along came Sandy. The storm has displaced a huge number of people and businesses, and has drastically reordered construction plans in New York and New Jersey.
Some contractors are busy 24/7 with… Read More
November 13, 2012
On Nov. 2, AGC submitted comments on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council’s recently proposed rule concerning past performance evaluation (PPE) standardization. The draft comments are based on a wealth of AGC member feedback on the proposed rule. In its comments, AGC noted that:
PPE… Read More
November 10, 2012
On Nov. 11-17, project managers and construction executives will take part in a unique week-long training to strengthen their business proficiencies and construction knowledge through the guidance of industry experts and by sharing best practices and ideas with fellow construction professionals.… Read More
November 9, 2012
On Nov. 6, AGC sent a letter opposing a government-mandated project labor (PLA) inquiry posted by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). NAVFAC Southwest sought industry comments on a possible PLA for a project at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. The job is for the design… Read More
November 9, 2012
Voters in this election approved more than 380 ballot initiatives totaling more than $30 billion in state, local, and school bond measures. With municipal bond yields at some of the lowest rates since the ‘60s, many cities and states decided that this was the year to go for big infrastructure… Read More
November 9, 2012
In Tuesday’s elections, voters opted for the status quo where the balance of power will remain shared among President Barack Obama, Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Unlike the past three elections, which resulted in significant changes in incumbents and party control, the federal government… Read More
November 9, 2012
Today, AGC held a post-election conference call that reviewed the election results and the impact they will have on the construction industry during the upcoming lame duck session and 113th Congress. While the agenda for the next two years will be significantly impacted by what is and what is not… Read More
November 8, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken over enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As a result, beginning Jan. 1, 2013, employers must use updated Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) notices to reflect the change.
In 2011,… Read More
November 7, 2012
WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Nov. 27-30, 2012, in Washington, DC. ACCSH Work Groups will meet Nov. 27-28, and the full committee will meet Nov. 29-30.
ACCSH, established under the… Read More
November 7, 2012