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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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Nightly Business Report Features AGC
Nightly Business Report on PBS recently featured AGC CEO Steve Sandherr. In the interview, Sandherr talked about how the stimulus will help improve the economy and serve as important first step to investing in the nation's aging infrastructure.  Sandherr explained how the stimulus is quickly… Read More
May 27, 2009
Federal Contracting: Stimulus at Work - AGC Webinar Series
There are only three webinars left in this four-part series.  This webinar series provides an overview of the existing process and walks attendees through the changing landscape in Federal Contracting.  It's more important than ever that contractors -- those experienced in Federal work or those… Read More
May 27, 2009
M and U Steering Committee Meets in Washington, DC
The Steering Committee of the AGC M&U Division met on May 19, 2009 at AGC’s Capitol Hill Legislative Headquarters in Washington, DC to discuss future activities and priorities of the division. M&U Chairman Art Daniel presided over the meeting. In addition to conducting internal planning… Read More
May 26, 2009
Senate EPW Committee Approves $38.9 Billion Water Authorization
On May 14, 2009, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed S.1005, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 with a strong bipartisan vote of 17-2. The bill authorizes $38.9 billion for EPA water infrastructure programs over the next five years, and includes $20 billion for the… Read More
May 26, 2009
Agencies Continue to Release Stimulus Guidance, Project Lists, and State Outlays to Federally Assisted Programs
ARRA highlights for individual Agency Programs that may be of interest for M&U Contractors.  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA has released over $3 billion dollars to states for Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Programs and Water Quality Management Program Grants.  These… Read More
May 26, 2009
AGC Soliciting Member Comments on Recovery Rules
OMB & FAR Coucil seeking industry input on interim rules for ARRA projects. On March 31, 2009, the FAR Councils issued a series of interim rules amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to implement several key provisions set forth in the American Recovery and Reinvestment… Read More
May 26, 2009
Building Contractors Conference Two Weeks Away – Still Time to Register
The leaders of the top building construction firms, owners, specialty contractors, and service and supply companies will soon gather at the AGC Building Contractors Conference June 10-13 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.  Rob Nichols, President & COO of The Financial Services Forum, will… Read More
May 26, 2009
EPA Invites AGC of America to Speak on Diesel Retrofit at Southeast Regional Program
Recognizing that AGC of America is a strong supporter of voluntary diesel retrofit efforts and initiatives at both the national and local levels, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited AGC to participate in the Southeast Diesel Collaborative's partners meeting, scheduled for… Read More
May 26, 2009
Webinar: Finding the Green in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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 standards. Information will be… Read More
May 24, 2009
PROJECT SCHEDULING: Understanding the Logic Behind the Process
Designed specifically for the construction industry, AGC of America and the AGC of Houston Chapter will present a full-day project scheduling course on June 11, 2009.  Strive to improve your overall project management ability by better planning and scheduling. Learn modern scheduling techniques… Read More
May 23, 2009

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