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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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FHWA Releases Interim Guidance on MAP-21 Implementation
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released new information regarding the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).  The guidance and interim guidance documents, along with questions & answers, were… Read More
September 28, 2012
AGC Expresses Disappointment Over Congress Passing a Six-Month Funding Bill
In a Sept. 25 letter, AGC expressed its disappointment in Congress for passing a six-month, FY 2013 continuing resolution (CR)—funding the government through March 27, 2013, at about FY 2012 levels—and urged it to return to the practice of enacting traditional, year-long funding measures that… Read More
September 28, 2012
AGC Building Contractors Conference Delivers Industry Best Practices
The AGC Building Contractors Conference was held Sept. 12-15, 2012, in Charleston, S.C. with more than 150 participants.  Building construction contractors, construction project owners, design professionals, attorneys, suppliers and service suppliers came together to hear from an excellent line-up… Read More
September 28, 2012
AGC Chapter Leaders to Visit D.C., Call On Congress to Stimulate Demand for Construction
Next week, AGC will hold its annual National & Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., which brings chapter leaders together to discuss best practices and meet with members of Congress to address AGC's top legislative issues. During the meetings with legislators, AGC members will use… Read More
September 28, 2012
FHWA Releases Interim Guidance on MAP-21 Implementation
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration released new information regarding the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).  The guidance and interim guidance documents, along with questions & answers, were issued… Read More
September 28, 2012
AGC Expresses Disappointment Over Congress Passing a Six-Month Funding Bill
In a Sept. 25 letter, AGC expressed its disappointment in Congress for passing a six-month, FY 2013 continuing resolution (CR)—funding the government through March 27, 2013, at about FY 2012 levels—and urged it to return to the practice of enacting traditional, year-long funding measures that… Read More
September 28, 2012
Applications Available for CLC Steering Committee
The AGC of America Construction Leadership Council is currently accepting applications for its Steering Committee. The AGC CLC functions as a forum in which members can network, socialize, and exchange ideas on issues facing mid-career construction professionals. To ensure direction and focus, the… Read More
September 27, 2012
Outstanding Student Chapters Contest Winners 2012
AGC is pleased to present the three winners of the 2012 Outstanding Student Chapter Contest. Winners receive framed certificates, cash prizes and will be asked to give a presentation on their winning project at the 2013 AGC Annual Convention. First Place: California State University, Chico has won… Read More
September 26, 2012
AGC, USGBC Sit Down "Virtually" to Discuss Future of LEED
This month, the AGC Environmental Forum and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) held a virtual town hall to discuss some of the proposed changes to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, with specific focus on how the changes may impact… Read More
September 26, 2012
Register for Oct. 17 Webinar on Preparing for FASB’s New Multiemployer Pension Disclosure Standard
If your firm contributes to a multiemployer pension plan, then make sure you’re prepared for new accounting standards.  A new standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board requirements (FASB No. 2011-09) requires employers that participate in multiemployer pension plans to provide… Read More
September 25, 2012

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