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In recent years, new technologies and practices have fundamentally changed how building projects are delivered. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a prime example. When effectively implemented, it allows contractors to gain… Read More May 26, 2010
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In recent years, new technologies and practices have fundamentally changed how building projects are delivered. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a prime example. When effectively implemented, it allows contractors to gain insight into cost,… Read More May 26, 2010
The day when Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be standard practice on construction job sites is coming. Studies show that BIM use among project owners, architects and contractors has steadily increased and is projected to become even more widespread in the years ahead. BIM is leading the… Read More May 25, 2010
AGC alerted federal and state officials late last week to growing shortages of highway paint and has begun working to address the situation. As the New York Times notes in its story, and ABC News notes in its story, we have been meeting with state DOTs and the Federal Highway Administration to… Read More May 24, 2010
The Specialty Contractors Council Executive Committee approved the final 2010-2012 SCC Strategic Plan at the recent AGC Annual Convention. The AGC Executive Board also approved the 2010-2012 AGC of America Strategic Plan.
May 24, 2010
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This year's program will build upon the previous series of successful meetings and will cover standardized practices, definitions and terminology in an effort to create a unified understanding of the four steps to… Read More May 24, 2010
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Labor-Management Standards on May 20 issued a final rule implementing Executive Order 13496, which requires federal contracting agencies to include in most contracts a new clause requiring contractors and subcontractors to post notices informing… Read More May 24, 2010
AGC has been receiving inquiries these past few days from highway contractors and AGC chapters from around the country concerning the shortage of a variety of pavement marking materials. AGC has learned that a number of factors have conspired to create a significant shortage in supply of these… Read More May 21, 2010
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued guidance to state DOTs advising them on implementation of President Obama's Executive Order 13502 encouraging the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). The order specifically permits the use of PLAs on projects receiving federal financial… Read More May 21, 2010
An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) was issued May 13 seeking input on how the government can best implement a policy of posting government contracts online. FAR Case 2009-004, Enhancing Contract Transparency, notes that while no policy mandating the online posting of contracts exists… Read More May 21, 2010
