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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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AGC Stimulus Survey Results, Forecast and Employment Data Reinforce Need for Investment in Construction Industry
AGC recently released the results of a survey that measured the impact of stimulus funds on construction companies' ability to expand payrolls.  The survey found that stimulus construction funds have had little impact to date on companies' ability to hire new employees, but have helped companies… Read More
August 17, 2009
EPA Proposes Tighter Nitrogen Dioxide Standards; AGC Looks at Implication to Construction
For the first time in over 35 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2).  NAAQS define the maximum allowable level of pollutants and drive state air pollution cleanup programs.  EPA has… Read More
August 17, 2009
AGC Chapters to Invest Nearly $3.7 Million to Cut Diesel Emissions
AGC of Kentucky and Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania won $2 million and $925,000 respectively in federal grants under EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, plus collected more than $725,000 in matching and in-kind contributions. Both Chapters will use the funds to… Read More
August 17, 2009
Prevailing Wage Conference Expands to Five New Cities
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has announced the location of five additional prevailing wage conferences, following its inaugural conference, which drew more than 400 participants to Washington, D.C.  Each conference will be offered free of charge to employers. Two of… Read More
August 16, 2009
Build Your Future DVD Available
AGC of America has additional copies of the Build Your Future DVD, produced by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that is available to members in good standing and Chapters for no charge. This DVD is a great way to introduce young people to the many opportunities… Read More
August 16, 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… Read More
August 14, 2009
EPA Administrator Orders Overhaul of Clean Water Act Enforcement Program - More Reporting, More Inspections, More Public Oversight!
AGC Invited To Help Shape New Action Plan Aimed at Improving Water Permit Compliance The U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has directed the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) to examine its Clean Water Act enforcement program and report back to her in early October with an… Read More
August 14, 2009
EEOC Issues Guidance on Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Severance Agreements
On July 15, 2009, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers and workers in response to recent inquiries about waivers of discrimination claims in employee severance agreements. The guidance, written in a question-and-answer format, covers subjects as… Read More
August 14, 2009
Free Audio Conference; Podcast from ConsensusDOCS!
ConsensusDOCS is pleased to provide a free audio conference download from one of its highly successful webinars entitled, "Why ConsensusDOCS is the New Choice for Owners."  You can download this free 90-minute audio conference by visiting http://www.ConsensusDOCS.org/news_archive.html. You can… Read More
August 14, 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 14, 2009

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