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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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Division Highlights From Convention
The Building Division held 17 general sessions, committee meetings, and social events at the AGC Annual Convention last month in Las Vegas, Nevada. Highlights include: First Convention Meeting of the Public/Private Industry Advisory Council (PIAC) The PIAC, comprised of appointed Building… Read More
April 22, 2011
AGC Briefs House Staff on Transportation Reauthorization
With Congress on a two-week break, AGC and other transportation stakeholders took the opportunity to brief congressional staff on the importance of passing a surface transportation reauthorization bill.  The briefing, which was sponsored by the AGC-led Transportation Construction Coalition and the… Read More
April 22, 2011
AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference
Join large project owners, leaders from top building construction firms, design professionals and other stakeholders at the AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference in San Antonio, Texas, September 21-24, 2011 at the Westin La Cantera Resort. Who Should Attend? Building construction… Read More
April 22, 2011
RSMeans' Table Illustrates Dollar-Per-Square-Foot Construction Costs Across 25 Major Cities
According to the RSMeans' measures of dollar-per-square-foot construction costs, hospitals, jails, courthouses, and police stations rank among the most expensive structures to build. In fact, some of these projects exceed $350 per square foot in the largest urban centers. Among the less expensive… Read More
April 22, 2011
Data Digest: Most states add jobs overall, but not in construction; MHC says March starts were flat
View March state employment tables here.  Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states in March and decreased in 12 states and the District of Columbia, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday. Compared with March 2010, employment increased in 47 states… Read More
April 22, 2011
AGC Works Towards Building a Green Future, Hosts Roundtable Discussion
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AGC hosted a roundtable discussion on green construction at the National Building Museum Thursday with leading architectural, construction, engineering and public policy officials. Moderated by Roger Lewis, architect and Washington Post columnist, six panelists from AGC, the American Public Works… Read More
April 21, 2011
254 Days Until 3% Withholding Begins - Action Needed
AGC continues to urge Congress to repeal the 3 percent withholding mandate on federal, state, and local government contracts. Starting January 1, 2012, public owners will begin withholding 3 percent of every payment to contractors for goods and services, including construction. Stand-alone… Read More
April 21, 2011
Construction Employment Falls in 27 States and D.C.
Construction employment decreased in 27 states and the District of Columbia between February and March, while 33 states lost construction jobs during the past 12 months, AGC reported in an analysis of state employment data released Tuesday by the Labor Department. AGC said the data show that… Read More
April 19, 2011
AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Contest
The AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Contest, designed to recognize and reward AGC Student Chapters for their dedication to community and public service projects, is now accepting applications for projects undertaken during the 2010-11 academic year. All AGC Student Chapters are encouraged to… Read More
April 19, 2011
Accelerated Bridge Construction Webinar Offered Free of Charge
Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is one of the key emphasis areas of Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez’s “Every Day Counts” initiative. AGC has a representative serving on an advisory panel established by FHWA to move this part of the initiative forward. An outgrowth of this effort… Read More
April 19, 2011

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