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2024 AGC & HCSS Highway Work Zone Safety Survey
May 23, 2024
  Sixty-four percent of highway contractors report that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, putting motorists and workers at risk, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of… Read More

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111th Congress Organizes; Senate Drama Continues
While the Presidential election became official after House and Senate ratification of the Electoral College votes on Thursday, the Senate is still far from final.  Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) confirmed Tuesday that he will challenge the result of the Minnesota Senate recount against Democrat Al… Read More
January 8, 2009
AGC Urges EPA To Deny California's Request to Enforce Costly, Unsafe Rule Requiring Replacement of Most Heavy Construction Equipment
Last August, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the state's new standards for off-road diesel engine emissions, which would force construction companies in California to replace most of their heavy construction equipment.  In… Read More
January 7, 2009
Webinar Recording Available: Off-Road Diesel Issues Facing the Construction Industry
Nearly 600 interested stakeholders registered for a webinar that AGC sponsored in conjunction with the Diesel Technology Forum on Dec. 3-Off-Road Diesel Developments: Clean Diesel Technology, Regulations and Requirements Facing Today's Construction Industry.  The recorded webinar as well as the… Read More
January 7, 2009
Nonres spending rises in November but outlays and prices appear likely to fall in 2009
Construction spending in November totaled $1.078trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, down 0.6% from October and 3.3% from November 2007, the Census Bureau reported on Monday. The October and September totals were revised up by a combined $16 billion, and the average of the past three… Read More
January 6, 2009
AGC PAC Grows & Impacts 2008 Election - Building Contractor Support Needed for Future Success
During the 2007-2008 election cycle, AGC PAC raised an unprecedented $1.1 million, the highest amount in the PAC's 31 year history, and with those funds supported more than 200 construction-friendly candidates for federal office.  This cycle the bar was raised thanks to a 16% increase in the number… Read More
January 6, 2009
AGC Webinar - The (So-Called) Employee Free Choice Act: What You Need to Know Now
On January 15, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM (EST), AGC will conduct a webinar on the AFL-CIO's top legislative priority - passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.  The proposed legislation could bring about major changes in labor law that will make 9(a) union organizing much easier.  Join AGC for an… Read More
January 2, 2009
AGC Webinar - The (So-Called) Employee Free Choice Act: What You Need to Know Now
On January 15, 2009 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST, AGC will conduct a webinar on the AFL-CIO’s top legislative priority – passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.  The proposed legislation could bring about major changes in labor law that will make 9(a) union organizing much easier. Join AGC for an… Read More
December 30, 2008
AGC/NCPPP Arizona Conference on PPPs Features Expert Speakers
Take advantage of this power-packed and informative January 27, 2009 one-day workshop, “Partnerships for Growth in Infrastructure: Contractors’ Risks and Opportunities with Public-Private Partnerships.” This program is designed to discuss the role contractors can play when forging public-private… Read More
December 30, 2008
AGC’s Supervisory Training Program (STP) Instructor Training Workshop
February 5-6, 2009 Arlington, VA The STP Instructor Training Workshop is a two-day event that provides the skills essential to effectively instruct STP courses – specifically how to teach adult learners, encourage interaction among STP participants and use the STP manuals to prepare for and deliver… Read More
December 30, 2008
Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations
Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to dramatically improve the communication, coordination and planning of construction projects, while reducing risks, errors and costs. Building Information Modeling is an in-depth resource that shows architects and… Read More
December 30, 2008

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