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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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Transportation Bond Legislation Introduced in the Senate
Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) have introduced AGC supported legislation today to create a tax credit bond program dedicated to transportation infrastructure. Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project bonds or TRIPs will be a financing tool to… Read More
July 29, 2011
AGC Urges Congress to End Impasse on FAA Reauthorization Which Has Shut Down On-Going Aviation Construction
On Tuesday, AGC sent letters to the House and Senate urging passage of a multi-year aviation authorization bill to avoid further disruption to a construction industry that is already reeling from a steady decline in market opportunities which has resulted in the loss of 2.2 million construction… Read More
July 28, 2011
Times are Still Tough - ConsensusDOCS Can Help You Access Crucial Project Financing Information
Valuable Contractor Tools for Turbulent (and Non-turbulent) Financial Times The ConsensusDOCS 290 Guidelines for Obtaining Owner Financial Information and the related 290.1 Financial Questionnaire provide an easy and direct way for constructors to quickly determine the financial viability of… Read More
July 28, 2011
Nearly Half the House Supports Efforts Continue to Repeal 3 Percent Withholding
Momentum continues to build in Congress to repeal the 3 percent withholding tax. AGC members and the construction industry have been at the forefront of the repeal campaign. In the last several weeks, AGC has sent out individualized state-by-state updates to our members, and as a result, the House… Read More
July 28, 2011
New National Ozone Standards Caught Up in Last Step of Regulatory Review
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A controversial U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule for smog is close to final signature, but the agency said this week that they will not be finished by July 29, as previously expected.  It is the latest delay for the new national ozone standards, which were proposed in January 2010. … Read More
July 28, 2011
Coming Soon: Project Delivery Systems for Construction - Third Edition
Project Delivery Systems for Construction-Third Edition explores traditional and alternative project delivery systems including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management At-Risk, Integrated Project Delivery, and more. New chapters include: · Procurement Options · Basis of… Read More
July 28, 2011
Fly Ash Update: Developments on Capitol Hill and in the Agencies
AGC continues to track and weigh in on developments that will decide the future for the beneficial use of coal combustion residuals (e.g., fly ash).  The debate over fly ash continues to heat up on Capitol Hill and within the Administration as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… Read More
July 28, 2011
Congressional Failure to Pass Federal Aviation Law is Putting 70,000 Construction Jobs at Risk
Congressional failure to pass federal aviation legislation is putting roughly 70,000 construction and related jobs at risk by forcing a halt to $2.5 billion worth of airport construction projects.  The halt of so many airport projects will have economically "devastating" impacts on the industry,… Read More
July 27, 2011
Time is Winding Down, Don’t Miss Out! Plan Ahead and Save! AGC Management Programs Early Registration Discounts Ends August 31st!
With today’s challenging climate, training is more important than ever. Sign up by August 31st for either the Project Manager Course or Advanced Management Program and receive $500 off per registration fee!   Upcoming Program Dates:          Advanced Management Program November 6-12, 2011… Read More
July 26, 2011
AGC Partners with The Family Business Institute to Present: 2011 Family Estate Tax Planning Webinar
The estate tax rules have finally changed in favor of small and family businesses! However, the new rules are only good through 2013! On August 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Family Business Institute will hold a webinar providing details on the recent changes and what they mean for AGC member firms… Read More
July 26, 2011

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