AGC of America is now accepting applications for the first ever series of Education Excellence Awards. The Education Excellence Awards are designed to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by AGC Chapters and contractor members.
One AGC Chapter… Read More February 6, 2009
The U.S. Senate is struggling to finish its work on its nearly $900 billion version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with a vote expected by the end of the week. The U.S. House of Representatives passed its $819 billion version by a vote of 244 to 188 on January 28 with no… Read More February 5, 2009
On January 30, President Obama issued three executive orders favorable to organized labor. The orders include:
Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws - reverses an order issued by Pres. Bush requiring federal contractors to post a notice informing workers of "Beck" rights (the… Read More February 5, 2009
While supporters of the (so-called) Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) are making a push to introduce this legislation in the House very soon and are making a last call for original cosponsors of the bill, AGC is working to discourage cosponsorship of the "card check" bill. AGC opposes the Employee… Read More February 5, 2009
In recent years, contractors have found savings in recycling and reuse on the jobsite. Although the process requires some extra effort, with proper preparation recycling and using recycled materials can help contractors increase their impact.
When individuals discuss recycling and reuse of… Read More February 5, 2009
AGC of America offers a variety of programs that meet the professional development needs of construction professionals across all levels. Leveraging peer-to-peer training, the use of construction-specific real-world scenarios, and intensive exercises, AGC courses offer practical tools needed to… Read More February 5, 2009
In order to help Chapters and members implement high school construction career academies, AGC will host a Construction Career Academy Workshop from April 22-24, 2009, in Portland, Oregon.
Construction Career Academies are part of AGC of America’s efforts to help provide skilled employees to the… Read More February 5, 2009
Don't miss this important webinar as industry experts John Tocci, Sr. and Jim Frey provide an in-depth look at how IPD is changing the construction industry, lessons learned from early adopters and what you can do to benefit from IPD. More Information and registration here.
February 4, 2009
Construction spending in December totaled $1.054 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), down 1.4% from the downwardly revised November figure and 3.6% below the December 2007 level, the Census Bureau reported on Monday. For the year, construction spending totaled $1.079 trillion, a… Read More February 4, 2009
On November 26, 2008, EPA published a direct final rule in the Federal Register to revise the definition of "navigable waters" of the United States, as the term applies to the SPCC rule, to comply with a recent court decision.
Effective at the time of publication, EPA restored its original 1973… Read More February 3, 2009
