Few industries rely on effective leadership for success more than the construction industry. With the overwhelming number of activities on any given jobsite, it takes astute leadership to pull them all together. Without it, project safety, profitability and company reputation are at risk. Attending… Read More August 28, 2009
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has notified state DOTs that, as required by SAFETEA-LU, $8.7 billion in budget authority will be rescinded from their unobligated Federal-aid highway balances on September 30, 2009. While for some states this will not have a direct effect, in many states… Read More August 27, 2009
In the ongoing effort to stop California from implementing a rule to impose retroactive emissions standards on diesel construction equipment, AGC has written to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging that that the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) request for a waiver to… Read More August 27, 2009
UNIT 2: BIM TECHNOLOGY
Pilot Course
SESSION 1: BIM Technology, Process, Capabilities and Tools - September 24, 2009
SESSION 2: BIM Interoperability - October 13, 2009
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most exciting developments in the construction industry and is changing the way… Read More August 27, 2009
Save the date for the next AGC Building Contractors Conference January 20-23, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Registration and more information about the meeting will be posted to www.agc.org/BCC as it becomes available.
August 27, 2009
The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) will not just impact the health care debate he so passionately was a part of for half a century, but will reverberate to other issues as well. The loss of Kennedy leaves the Democrats with 59 votes in the Senate, one short of a filibuster-proof majority, until… Read More August 27, 2009
The comment period on the proposed rule relating to project labor agreements, which had expired August 13, was extended for 30 days, with a new deadline of September 23. The proposed rule would implement President Obama's executive order encouraging (but not requiring) agencies to consider… Read More August 27, 2009
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has notified states that, as required by SAFETEA-LU, $8.7 billion in budget authority will be rescinded from their unobligated Federal-aid highway balances on September 30, 2009. While for some states this will not have a direct effect, in many states this… Read More August 27, 2009
EFCA remains in a holding pattern on Capitol Hill at this time. Right before the August break there were rumors that some movement had been made in finding a potential compromise to EFCA by removing the card check portion of the bill. The group of Senators seeking to find a compromise are all… Read More August 27, 2009
As many construction employers are trying to figure out exactly what health care reform will mean for them, one issue that raises questions for employers, insurers and employees alike is that of a "qualified health benefits" plan. As mentioned in AGC's What Does a Health Insurance Mandate Mean for… Read More August 27, 2009
