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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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Democratic Platform Offers Mixed Messages on AGC Priorities
The Democrat platform was adopted this week at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.  Overall, the platform fails to outline specific Democratic plans or positions in what we consider to be key policy areas.  The platform does touch on several issues relevant to AGC priorities… Read More
September 7, 2012
Construction Employers Add 1,000 Jobs in August, Industry Unemployment Rate Hits 11.3 Percent
Construction employers added 1,000 jobs in August while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 11.3 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by AGC.  The unemployment declines come as the construction industry continues to shrink, association officials noted, adding… Read More
September 7, 2012
AGC Comments on EPA's Proposal to Tighten Fine Particulate Matter Standards
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Association Also Weighs in on the Treatment of Air Data Influenced by Exceptional Events AGC recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on proposed revisions to its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5).  AGC also… Read More
September 6, 2012
Program for Young Unauthorized Immigrants Begins; Employers Beware
On Aug. 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will begin accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  The DACA program allows certain undocumented immigrants who came into the U.S. before age sixteen to gain temporary relief from… Read More
September 6, 2012
Construction Spending Continues Year-Over-Year Growth Despite Dip in July
Construction spending in July maintained consistent year-over-year growth despite a pullback from the June peak, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.  Association officials said they expect the disparity between private and… Read More
September 4, 2012
Don’t Miss Out on AGC’s Compliance Webinar Series
The next webinar in AGC’s 8-part webinar series, titled “Walking the Compliance Tightrope: How to Meet the Strict Legal Standards for Government Work,” will focus on preventing illegal gratuities, kickbacks and bribes.  This webinar will take place on Sept. 13 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. Contractors… Read More
September 4, 2012
GOP Platform Addresses Several AGC Priorities
The Republican platform that was adopted this week addressed several AGC priorities including: tax policy, labor and employment policies, infrastructure investment and energy. Here is a very short summary of specific issues address in the party platform. Taxes: The platform includes a goal of a… Read More
September 3, 2012
Will There Be a Recount in Georgia 12?
On Aug. 21, voters in Georgia’s 12th congressional district went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Republican primary runoff election. This race was particularly important to AGC, as one of its own was vying for the opportunity to face Rep. John Barrow (D) in the general election. AGC PAC-… Read More
August 31, 2012
Election Update
Arizona U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake handily won the Republican nomination for Senate, despite a competitive challenge early on from wealthy businessman Wil Cardon. Flake dominated the primary, beating three candidates with almost 70 percent of the vote. In the general election, Flake will compete against… Read More
August 31, 2012
OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule for Cranes and Derricks
On Aug. 17, 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a direct final rule that will apply the requirements of the new cranes and derricks in construction standard – Subpart CC – to underground construction and demolition work. The direct final rule will apply the crane… Read More
August 31, 2012

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