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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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MU National Officer Featured on NPR
Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des Moines, Iowa was recently interviewed by NPR during the AGC Convention. Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des… Read More
March 26, 2009
AGC Members Testify at OSHA Public Hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction
On March 17-20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a series of public hearings on Crane and Derricks in Construction. Several AGC members provided testimony on March 19, including Art Daniel (AR Daniel Construction Services, Inc.), Mitch White (Manson Construction),… Read More
March 26, 2009
EPA Releases Guidance to States on ARRA
The U.S. EPA released two memorandums in March to the EPA Regional Managers regarding  how the EPA will manage stimulus funds including what types of projects qualify, how new Davis Bacon requirements will impact programs and other administrative issues. This information and more can be accessed… Read More
March 26, 2009
House T and I Committee Holds Hearing on Urban Stormwater
On March 18, 2009 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment  held a hearing on how municipalities can combat Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO),  the viability of "Green Infrastructure" to address stormwater runoff, and current approaches and developing… Read More
March 26, 2009
House Passes Wastewater Infrastructure Reauthorization Bill
On March 12, 2009, The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to reauthorize two federal programs that provide financing for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repair and reconstruction.  The vote was 317 to 101 in support of H.R. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009.  The bill… Read More
March 26, 2009
President Signs FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
On March 11, 2009 President Obama quietly signed into law the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY 2009, officially completing work on last year’s budget process.  The Senate approved the bill late Tuesday, after delaying the vote on final passage for several days due to concerns over… Read More
March 26, 2009
M&U Division Elects New Officers and Adopts Structural Changes
There has been a great deal of introspection this year about what the M&U Division needs to do in order to grow, be more responsive and provide more value for AGC members.  Throughout the year we have surveyed our members and conducted outreach to assess goals and identify member needs.  We are… Read More
March 26, 2009
M&U Division Learns About Challenges and Opportunities for Water Infrastructure
The AGC Municipal & Utilities Division hosted Steven Allbee from the EPA Office of Water at AGC’s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego. Albee is a 30-year veteran of the EPA, serving as the primary author of the EPA Clean and Drinking Water Gap Analysis and one of the leaders in establishing the… Read More
March 26, 2009
AGC Speaks Out on Card Check
Stephen P. Gennett, president and CEO of the Carolinas chapter, listens while Otis Crowder, CEO of Crowder Construction, addresses them media." width="300" height="200" />Stephen P. Gennett, president and CEO of the Carolinas chapter, listens while Otis Crowder, CEO of Crowder Construction,… Read More
March 26, 2009
Plan Ahead: 2009 Fall Registration Open for AGC's Construction Project Manager Course
Today’s challenging climate offers many opportunities for sharp and confident project managers to succeed. Experienced project managers who attend AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course learn from industry experts while learning best practices from their peers gathered from across the country.… Read More
March 26, 2009

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