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January 4, 2024
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Form I-9 Valid After June 30 Expiration Date
On June 26, 2009, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, announced that the current Form I-9 will continue to be valid for use beyond its expiration date of June 30, 2009. Although the current form has the expiration date printed… Read More
August 11, 2009
ConsensusDOCS Federal Subcontract Now Available - Free Guidance and Podcast
On June 10, 2009, ConsensusDOCS, the first and only widely-endorsed standard construction contracts, released its Federal Subcontract Agreement designed specifically for federal government construction projects.  The ConsensusDOCS 752 Subcontract for Federal Government Construction Projects was… Read More
August 11, 2009
Wall Street Journal Cites AGC Data
On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported on California building vacancies and the toll they are taking on the state's economic recovery.  The article cited AGC's city-by-city construction employment data, released in late July. Read the article here. For more information, contact Brian Turmail… Read More
August 10, 2009
New Construction Employment Figures Reinforce Need for Infrastructure Investment
More than one million construction workers lost their jobs over the last twelve months, according to employment numbers released August 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  In a statement, AGC's CEO Steve Sandherr noted that the job figures clearly point towards the need for continued investment… Read More
August 7, 2009
Construction Employment Continues to Fall, AGC Calls For Quick Disbursement of Stimulus Funds to Save Jobs
"Construction employment fell by 76,000 jobs last month, seasonally adjusted," said Stephen Sandherr, chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, in reference to today's employment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  "Meanwhile, the last 12 months have… Read More
August 7, 2009
Negotiating Skills for Contractors - San Diego September 29-30
Many negotiators fail to realize that successful negotiating is a talent - a talent that can be improved by learning the right skills. Negotiating doesn't mean tricks and intimidation. The ability to successfully negotiate is a skill that can be learned. In this two-day course, participants will… Read More
August 7, 2009
RIFs, Lay-Offs and Furloughs in Construction - Avoiding the Pitfalls
August 13, 2009, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET On Thursday, August 13, 2009, from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT, labor and employment law attorney Bert Brannen of Fisher & Phillips, LLP and construction-industry HR expert and consultant Doug Mure will take a tag-team approach to explaining the legal, practical… Read More
August 7, 2009
PHMSA Accepting 2010 Damage Prevention Applications
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that it is accepting applications for 2010 State Damage Prevention Grants. These grants are intended for states to establish or improve the overall quality and effectiveness of their… Read More
August 6, 2009
EPA Continues to Issue Buy America Waivers
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides significant funding for states to finance high priority infrastructure projects needed to ensure clean water and safe drinking water. The Act also includes "Buy American" provisions that require Clean Water State Revolving Fund (… Read More
August 6, 2009
AGC Urges Members to Contact Senators to Support S. 1005
Key Senate staff has indicated that S. 1005, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009, will not come up for a vote before for the full Senate until after the August recess. S.1005 authorizes $39.191 billion for EPA water infrastructure programs over the next five years, including: $20… Read More
August 6, 2009

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