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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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Gary Janco of member company CC Myers Inc. telling reporters about how CARB’s new off-road diesel emissions rule is hurting his business, forcing layoffs.
Emissions from California's construction and other off-road diesel equipment are less than 28 percent of what state officials have estimated,… Read More
April 21, 2010
A recent Engineering News-Record article examines how firms have reacted to the recession, and what steps they are taking to adjust and survive. The current economic recession is offering firms numerous challenges to re-think their strategies to keep their heads above water and to continue to do… Read More
April 21, 2010
Whether you are contemplating an immediate internal transfer of your business, or have the luxury of time to plan for such succession, the ownership transfer of a closely held construction company is an immense challenge. Here are a few key items to consider when contemplating a sale to key… Read More
April 21, 2010
On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act to encourage employers to hire workers who were previously unemployed for at least 60 days immediately prior to hiring. Consisting of two parts, a "tax holiday" and an "additional business tax… Read More
April 21, 2010
Since the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the original law that offered a 65 percent premium subsidy to help certain individuals pay for continuing health coverage (also known as COBRA), the eligibility period and qualifications required for individuals to receive… Read More
April 20, 2010
April 22, 2010 | 3:00pm-4:30pm ET
For owners seeking a third-party green-building certification, it is essential to all parties that the green building objectives and responsibilities are clearly delineated in order to effectively achieve project goals.
The contracting mechanisms for building… Read More
April 20, 2010
Join key players in the building construction industry at the AGC Building Contractors Conference in Midway, Utah, June 9-12, 2010. This Conference consistently offers a worthwhile and constructive experience to industry leaders who gather to network, exchange ideas, and hear presentations offering… Read More
April 20, 2010
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Building contractor sessions and issues were prominently featured at AGC's… Read More
April 20, 2010
The AGC of America National Committee Chair of the Year Award is presented to a chairperson in recognition of his/her outstanding achievements and accomplishments in the past year. This year Chuck Greco, president & CEO of the Linbeck Group LLC in Houston, Texas, was awarded this honor at AGC'… Read More
April 20, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set new rules for certain contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities or schools built before 1978. Workers must follow lead-safe work practice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead during renovation… Read More
April 20, 2010