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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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Stimulus at Work Success Stories
AGC of America will again ask AGC members to provide stimulus success stories via its website, Stimulus at Work.  AGC members will be asked to complete the online form via AGC's News & Views and other e-communications. AGC will share these success stories - including new projects won, workers… Read More
June 24, 2009
OMB Releases New Guidance for Implementation of Reporting Requirements for Recovery Act Funded Federal-Aid Projects
On June 22, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("Recovery Act"). This guidance details the reporting requirements included in Section 1512 of the Recovery Act… Read More
June 23, 2009
AGC Submits Recovery Act Comments to Office of Management and Budget
On June 22, AGC submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) written comments for consideration in the interim final regulation on federally-assisted projects. These projects would include building, highway and municipal and utility projects funded by the stimulus.  Read AGC's comments… Read More
June 23, 2009
AGC Presses California for Relief from Potentially Nationwide Rule on Off-Road Diesel Emissions
In close coordination with the AGC of California and its San Diego Chapter, AGC of America continues to press California for relief from its potentially nationwide rule on off-road diesel emissions.   Last December, AGC petitioned the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reopen the rule.  AGC… Read More
June 23, 2009
Atlanta Business Chronicle Cites AGC Analysis
The Atlanta Business Chronicle cited new analysis from AGC based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.  Ken Simonson, AGC's chief economist, commented on the effect of the stimulus on construction jobs: “Projects funded by the stimulus legislation probably mitigated the overall… Read More
June 23, 2009
Hotel Deadline for AGC Safety & Health Conference June 22
AGC's July Safety Meeting is coming to D.C. July 22, 2009 thru July 24, 2009. Get the latest updates on congressional activity that directly effects construction safety and health. Join more than 150 industry professionals to discuss the latest safety and health concerns facing the construction… Read More
June 22, 2009
Webinar: Finding the Green in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
June 25, 1:30-3:00 pm ET Gain insight into the green incentives and sustainability provisions contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.  Understand the details of these provisions as well as the potential impact on construction project financing and lending… Read More
June 22, 2009
State and Metro Construction Employment - May
Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment decreased in May in 39 states and increased in 11 states and the District of Columbia, BLS reported today. Compared to May 2008, employment decreased everywhere except in North Dakota (+1.1%) and Alaska (no change). Seasonally adjusted construction… Read More
June 19, 2009
New Analysis Shows Glimmer of Hope Amid Grim News As Construction Employment Falls In Most States, Metro Areas
Clearing Confusion About Buy America, Reporting Requirements Could Help Speed Stimulus Funds, Slow Decline in Construction Employment, Top Construction Economist Concludes The construction employment picture brightened slightly with 18 states adding construction jobs from April to May according to… Read More
June 19, 2009
OMB Holds Public Meeting on Government Contracting
On June 18, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) held a public meeting on four central issues concerning government contracting: (1) maximizing the use of competition; (2) improving practices for selecting contract types; (3) strengthening the acquisition workforce; and (4) clarifying when… Read More
June 19, 2009

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