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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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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood introduced the newest "Voice of the Recovery Act" in his blog, Welcome to the Fast Lane.  Alison Barber was hired by AGC and Colorado Contractors Association member Castle Rock Construction Company to work as construction manager on the C-470 road and bike… Read More
July 9, 2009
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), responsible for ensuring that contractors doing business with the federal government do not discriminate and take affirmative action, will soon begin conducting compliance reviews of construction contractors who receive funding and grants… Read More
July 9, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 8 announced the Administration's intent to "push ahead with full implementation" of a rule requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to verify employees' authorization to work in the U.S.  The E-Verify rule will apply to federal… Read More
July 9, 2009
The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) is again sponsoring its Careers in Construction Week to increase public awareness of the hard work and contributions of our nation’s craft professionals and increase young people’s interest in pursuing construction as a career.… Read More
July 9, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 8 announced the Administration's intent to "push ahead with full implementation" of a rule requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to verify employees' authorization to work in the U.S.  The E-Verify rule will apply to federal… Read More
July 9, 2009
On March 12, 2009, The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009. This bill authorizes $19.4 billion over five years for wastewater infrastructure projects, including $13.8 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and $2.5 billion for… Read More
July 9, 2009
After months of discussions and drafting legislation, committees are beginning to narrow the focus of the legislation in both the House and Senate. Leaders in both chambers remain committed to the accelerated timeline of passing bills prior to the August recess and having the president sign the… Read More
July 9, 2009
Discussions continued between the House and Senate this week on the best way to fix the $8 billion shortfall in transportation funding for fiscal 2009, fix the $10 billion shortfall in fiscal 2010 funding and extend the SAFETEA-LU programs beyond their September 30, 2009 expiration date. The House… Read More
July 9, 2009
House and Senate leaders are moving on legislation to fund the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Energy for FY 2010. The House Appropriations Committee reported a $33.3 billion bill on July 9. The total amount approved for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil… Read More
July 9, 2009
The minimum wage established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. The increase is the final phase of a three-part phase-in mandated by legislation enacted in 2007.  The first phase took effect on July 24, 2007, increasing the… Read More
July 8, 2009