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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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White House Announces New Infrastructure Streamlining Initiative
President Obama joined the call by congressional infrastructure leaders and announced plans to streamline the complex and sometimes time consuming federal permitting and review processes.  The memorandum instructs agencies to: (1)    Identify and work to expedite permitting and environmental… Read More
September 3, 2011
New Report Details Deteriorating State of Nation's Rural Roads and Bridges, Rural Fatality Rate Three Times above Average
The nation’s rural roads and bridges are rapidly deteriorating, causing the fatality rate along back roads to triple the national average for highway fatalities, according to a new report on rural road conditions released today. The report’s findings prompted members of the business, construction… Read More
September 2, 2011
AGC Contacts Super Committee, President Jobs Council
The debt ceiling compromise agreed to earlier this summer established the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the “Super Committee.”  This committee is charged with making recommendations for a long term solution to the Nation’s fiscal woes. In addition President Obama has… Read More
September 2, 2011
AGC Supports President Obama’s Call for Congress to Extend Highway/Transit/Aviation Programs – Continue Gas Tax – AGC Contacting Super Committee
In a speech from the Rose Garden yesterday, President Barack Obama called on Congress to extend authorization of funding for the highway, transit and aviation programs as well as authorization for collecting the federal gas tax. The President warned of dire consequences for construction workers and… Read More
September 2, 2011
U.S. House to Take Up 3 Percent Withholding Repeal
In a memorandum to House Republicans Monday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) put repeal of the 3 percent withholding mandate on the Republican Party’s legislative agenda this fall to provide tax relief for American employers.  The House is expected to consider the legislation as early as… Read More
September 2, 2011
Construction Employment Declines by 5,000 in August as Industry's Unemployment Rate Hits 13.5 Percent
Construction employment showed little movement in August, dipping 5,000 below the July total but remaining 4,000 higher than a year ago, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released by AGC. Association officials said the numbers are consistent with a pattern of small gains… Read More
September 2, 2011
AGC Supports President Obama’s Call for Congress to Extend Highway/Transit/Aviation Programs – Continue Gas Tax – AGC Contacting Super Committee
In a speech from the Rose Garden today President Barack Obama called on Congress to extend authorization of funding for the highway, transit and aviation programs as well as authorization for collecting the federal gas tax. The President warned of dire consequences for construction workers and… Read More
September 1, 2011
Construction and Architecture Groups Urge President, Congress to Adopt Measures to Boost Design and Construction Work
On Eve of Obama’s Infrastructure Initiative, American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America Unite to Promote Design and Construction The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) issued a joint statement on… Read More
September 1, 2011
AGC Contacts Super Committee, President Jobs Council
The debt ceiling compromise agreed to earlier this summer established a “Super Committee” that is charged with making recommendations for a long term solution to the Nation’s fiscal woes. In addition President Obama has established a jobs council to develop recommendations for spurring job growth… Read More
September 1, 2011
NLRB Imposes New Posting Requirement Affecting Most Employers
Starting November 14, 2011, employers have yet another poster to post along with other employee notices.  The new poster informs employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and is mandated by a final rule published by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the… Read More
September 1, 2011

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