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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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What Does a Health Insurance Mandate Mean for Construction Industry Employers?
Both the House and the Senate have many ideas when it comes to health care reform, but the one proposal that appears to be present across the board is a requirement for private companies to provide health insurance for all employees and their families.  While this mandate may be well-intentioned,… Read More
August 20, 2009
Health Care Debate Continues Through Congressional Recess
The health care debate continues to dominate much of Congress's recess schedule and it is uncertain what the final legislation will look like.  The most controversial issue remains the creation of the government run public option, and its inclusion in any final bill will make passage in the Senate… Read More
August 20, 2009
AGC Looks at Climate Bill H.R. 2454: Title II Energy Efficiency
The second installment of AGC's summary of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) explains the major provisions of Title II (Energy Efficiency) of interest to the construction industry.  Subtitle A-Building Energy Efficiency Programs The bill would establish national… Read More
August 20, 2009
AGC Looks at Climate Bill H.R. 2454: Title I Clean Energy
This first installment of AGC's summary of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) explains the major provisions of Title I (Clean Energy).  There are 10 subtitles described below. Subtitle A-Combined Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standard This subtitle would require… Read More
August 20, 2009
AGC Invited to the White House to Discuss Immigration
On Thursday afternoon, AGC participated in a meeting at the White House on immigration reform.   Religious, immigration rights, law enforcement, labor and business groups were invited to participate in discussions with White House staff as well as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.   The… Read More
August 20, 2009
Registration Goes Live for Recovery Act Reporting Website
Section 1512 of the Recovery Act requires information about the project and the jobs it creates, and salary disclosure for certain federal contractors to be reported to the central federal Web site, www.federalreporting.gov. At 12:01 A.M. on August 17, 2009, that website was scheduled to go live… Read More
August 20, 2009
Soft Tissue Injury Prevention Package
Co-developed by AGC of America and Zurich, this program focuses on why soft tissue injuries occur and highlights effective methods to reduce the number of soft-tissue injuries, such as back injuries, sprains and strains and pinched nerves - and most importantly, how you can reduce them. Package… Read More
August 19, 2009
Free Podcast from ConsensusDOCS
ConsensusDOCS is pleased to provide a free podcast regarding the NEW ConsensusDOCS 725 - Standard Agreement Between Subcontractor and Subsubcontractor. The first and only standard agreement designed specifically for subsubcontracting needs.  The ConsensusDOCS 725 includes provisions that are well… Read More
August 19, 2009
ConsensusDOCS Welcomes CFMA As Newest Endorser
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the latest endorser of ConsensusDOCS standard construction contract documents, bringing the total number to 23 leading construction industry organizations. CFMA is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the construction… Read More
August 19, 2009
Stimulus Funds Flow Unevenly
The amount of construction work funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, popularly called the stimulus legislation) varies greatly by state and program. Two weeks ago, I spoke on successive days to state transportation officials in Colorado, New Mexico and Maine. They said they… Read More
August 19, 2009

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