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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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Respond to Veterans Affairs Survey on Project Labor Agreements by June 4
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) is conducting a series of surveys regarding the use of project labor agreement (PLAs) on various projects.  CFM is asking contractors to respond to the questionnaire for certain projects in Houston, Texas,… Read More
May 28, 2010
EPA Takes First Step in Regulating Coal Ash
On May 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever national rules related to the disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.  Coal combustion wastes, including coal ash or fly ash, are widely used in construction applications. The agency will publish a… Read More
May 28, 2010
More states, metros add construction jobs; material shortages, price hikes are uneven
Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in April and decreased in 12 states, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on May 21. Compared to April 2009, employment rose in North Dakota (2%), Alaska and D.C. (1% each), but fell in 48… Read More
May 28, 2010
Metropolitan Area Construction Employment - April
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DESPITE SLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES IN 292 OUT OF 337 METROPOLITAN AREAS BETWEEN APRIL 2009 AND 2010 Most Jobs Added in Kansas City, Kansas While Eau Claire, Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Job Growth; Monroe, Michigan Has Highest Rate of Decline and Chicago Loses Most Jobs… Read More
May 28, 2010
AGC Safety Management Training Course September 21-23, 2010
The AGC Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) provides attendees three days of training on the basic skills needed to manage a company safety program in the construction industry.  It will be held in Philadelphia, PA from September 21 - 23, 2010. The program prepares attendees to manage the key… Read More
May 27, 2010
AGC Represents Contractors at Wage and Hour Division Stakeholder Forum
On Friday, May 21, 2010, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) held a Stakeholder Forum to discuss some of the issues and regulations that fall under their purview.  AGC attended the event and participated in sessions that addressed topics with a potential effect on… Read More
May 27, 2010
The Chesapeake Bay Lays Foundation for Watersheds Nationwide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing pollution limits for nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment entering the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The agency expects to finalize the new "total maximum daily load" (TMDL) in December 2010. The TMDL will likely impact new… Read More
May 27, 2010
New GHG Permits for Constructing and Operating Large Facilities
On May 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a "Tailoring Rule" that requires greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions permits for the construction, renovation and operation of large facilities.  The Clean Air Act New Source Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and… Read More
May 27, 2010
AGC Action Requested: Senate to Vote Early in June on Resolution to Block EPA from Using Clean Air Act to Stop Construction Projects
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a resolution early in June that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.  AGC is concerned that Clean Air Act regulation of greenhouse gases would delay or stop construction projects… Read More
May 26, 2010
Transportation Construction Coalition Calls for Multi-Year Program
The Transportation Construction Coalition, co-chaired by AGC, is meeting today in Washington, D.C. to urge lawmakers to pass a multi-year program to fund critical highway, bridge, transit and aviation construction programs. The group also placed an advertisement in Capitol Hill's Roll Call… Read More
May 26, 2010

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