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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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Confined Space Training Got you Trapped?
OSHA is working on a new confined space standard for construction and the proposed standard will be a significant change in the way contractors have worked in confined spaces in the past. With the proposed construction rule a major change in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of… Read More
November 18, 2008
2009 William A. Klinger Memorial Award Request for Research Proposals
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the AGC Education & Research Foundation are committed to supporting research and other programs deemed beneficial to the advancement of the construction industry. AGC and the Foundation and are soliciting proposals for the 2009 William A.… Read More
November 18, 2008
House Joins Senate in Lame Duck – Infrastructure Funding Uncertain
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) notified Representatives today that the House will reconvene in lame duck session on Wednesday November 19. The Senate was already scheduled to meet next week and will convene on Monday November 17. It is unclear if either body will consider an economic… Read More
November 14, 2008
Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects – A ConsensusDOCS Webinar
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 2:00-3:30pm ET Register today for the Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects webinar and get insightful and practical tips from the person who led the national effort to create the ConsensusDOCS 200.2 – the new Electronic Communications Protocol… Read More
November 14, 2008
Election, Markets Send Mixed Messages
Voters on Election Day approved a huge schedule of state and local bond and tax issues in support of infrastructure spending for schools, colleges, other public buildings and highways. The Bond Buyer estimated that successful bond issues alone totaled $54 billion, the second-highest total after… Read More
November 14, 2008
Final Rule Issued on "Contractor Business Ethics Compliance"
The FAR Council on November 12 issued a final rule on its "Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements." The rule becomes effective on December 12, 2008. The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on… Read More
November 14, 2008
Final Rule Issued Mandating Federal Contractor Use of "E-Verify"
The final rule requiring Federal contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, as the means of verifying that certain of their employees are eligible to work in the United States was … Read More
November 14, 2008
AGC Develops Tools for Welcoming the 111th Congress
The 111th Congress will be sworn in January 6, 2009. The Congress will consist of larger Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate. In addition to the election results, there will be congressional leadership and committee changes as well as new cabinet posts. It is important for AGC… Read More
November 14, 2008
AGC Continues to Push for Infrastructure Funds in Economic Stimulus
Despite a great deal of talk about Congress taking up economic stimulus legislation in a lame duck session, it still remains uncertain whether or not this will happen. The Senate is scheduled to be in session next week. In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has expressed the desire to go… Read More
November 14, 2008
Information Needed to Support Infrastructure in Economic Stimulus
Congressional leaders are advocating for inclusion of infrastructure funding in the economic stimulus legislation and they have asked AGC for information about current conditions in the construction industry as well as the positive impact that would result from increased infrastructure funding.… Read More
November 14, 2008

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