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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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Almost Half of Construction Industry Now Using BIM
75% Increase in Usage Since 2007 According to McGraw-Hill Construction   AGC cosponsored a McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report titled "The Business Value of BIM," which estimates that 49% of the construction industry is now using BIM.  According to the report, "users [of BIM] gain bankable… Read More
October 23, 2009
Don't Miss the Debut of the Lean Construction Forum at the AGC Building Contractor's Conference
Join us January 20-22, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico   The AGC Building Contractors Conference will offer a chance to learn more about Lean Construction.  AGC will be debuting the Lean Construction Forum, which will include seven hours of content focused on all aspects of Lean Construction from… Read More
October 23, 2009
Fall BIMForum Attracts 250 Attendees
The Fall AGC BIMForum was held October 8-9 in Philadelphia, and attracted 250 attendees from all sectors of the industry, including architects, engineers, lawyers, contractors and subcontractors.  More than 30 presentations were given over the two day conference, which included in-depth discussion… Read More
October 23, 2009
House Passes School Overhaul Bill; Authorizes Federal Investment in School Construction
On September 17, 2009, the House passed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which authorizes more than $4 billion for elementary and secondary school facility projects over the next two fiscal years, and ensures that school districts will receive funds for school… Read More
October 23, 2009
AGC Releases Comprehensive Recovery Plan
AGC unveiled a new plan designed to revive the hardest hit sector of the economy, the nation's construction industry. The plan, "Build Now for the Future: A Blueprint for Economic Growth," is designed to reverse predictions that construction activity will continue to shrink through 2010, crippling… Read More
October 23, 2009
Registration for the 2010 Building Contractors Conference is Open
Join us January 20-22, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Join leaders from top building construction firms, owners, specialty contractors and service and supply companies at the next AGC Building Contractors Conference at the Caribe Hilton in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico January 20-22, 2010.… Read More
October 23, 2009
Health Care Negotiations Continue
Democratic leaders in both chambers continue to work out the final details of sweeping health care reform legislation before it can be brought for a vote.  The major sticking point remains the inclusion of a public option. It appears that the House will be able to pass a bill with the public option… Read More
October 22, 2009
Congress Considering Tax Relief and Other Jobs Creation Measures
With nationwide unemployment approaching 10 percent, Congressional leaders are considering whether to enact additional legislation to spur job creation.  Specifically, leaders are debating whether to include an extension of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit set to expire on November 30,… Read More
October 22, 2009
Department of Housing and Urban Development Issues Buy American Waivers for Certain Recovery Act Programs
This week the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a waiver of Section 1605, or the Buy American requirements, in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for projects using Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) funds and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2)… Read More
October 22, 2009
Senate Begins School Overhaul Bill for Federal Investment in School Construction
Now that the House passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which authorizes more than $4 billion for elementary and secondary school facility projects over the next two fiscal years, the Senate is currently working on its version of the bill. The House version of the bill… Read More
October 22, 2009

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