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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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2013 Budget Proposal - Department of Labor
The Department of Labor’s budget would receive slightly less funding than it did a year prior, $12 billion in discretionary funding. However, the proposed budget signals the administration’s acknowledgement that employers are facing expanded enforcement and regulatory activity by federal agencies.… Read More
February 17, 2012
2013 Budget Proposal – Policy Priorities
On Feb. 13, 2012, President Obama released his $3.8 trillion proposed budget for fiscal year 2013.  The budget is not expected to be adopted, but it does set the stage for debates over taxes and spending during what is expected to be a volatile presidential season. Construction spending accounts… Read More
February 17, 2012
E-Verify “Self-Check” Available Nationwide
On Feb. 17, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that “Self Check,” a free online service of E-Verify that allows individuals to check their own employment eligibility status, is now available nationwide. This announcement expands on the initial launch of Self Check… Read More
February 17, 2012
Construction Materials Prices Rise Moderately In January But Show Signs of Accelerating; Contractors Urge Prompt Enactment of Funding Bills
The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released today by AGC. Ongoing price increases underscore the urgency of funding public construction projects… Read More
February 16, 2012
AGC Call for Input! What Are the Obstacles To Sampling Construction Site Runoff?
Be aware that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) remains committed to developing a first-time, nationwide numeric turbidity limitation for active construction sites. EPA has asked the public for feedback on issues related to collecting stormwater samples in the field and analyzing… Read More
February 16, 2012
Training, Education & Development Conference Call for Presentations
AGC of America is accepting proposals for a limited number of speaking opportunities for its 6th Annual Training, Education & Development (TED) Conference. The  TED Conference being held Oct. 15-16, 2012, at the St. Anthony Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. AGC is seeking presentations… Read More
February 16, 2012
Save the Date for AGC Contractors Environmental Conference; Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Join AGC at its first national conference on environmental issues that affect construction professionals on June 7-8, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia, just across the river from our nation's capital. Recognizing today's tough and competitive economic environment in the vertical and horizontal… Read More
February 15, 2012
Lenders Require More Guarantees for Construction Financing
In these uncertain economic times, construction financing is harder to secure. Willing lenders are out there, but are requiring the project owners to take far more fiscal responsibility and guarantee much more. This tougher lending climate is forcing developers to pour more of their financial… Read More
February 14, 2012
U.S. Department of Labor Steps up Enforcement of Apprenticeship Funds
Since the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) began stepping up enforcement of training funds last year, there has been much confusion about what are deemed “allowable” expenses for a Registered Apprenticeship training fund. In particular, the EBSA has ruled… Read More
February 14, 2012
By the Numbers: Santorum Wins This Week’s Battles While Romney Continues to Lead
Sen. Rick Santorum won contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri on Tuesday. Two of the three—the Colorado and Minnesota Caucuses—were delegate-awarding wins where the senator picked up at least 52 delegates—15 in Colorado and 37 in Minnesota.  Santorum also won the Missouri primary, but did not… Read More
February 11, 2012

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