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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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The freezing of credit markets, combined with sharply reduced expectations for the economy, are drastically lowering the number of construction starts. At the same time, the slowing world economy, along with a rebound in the value of the dollar against some currencies, has driven down many… Read More
October 31, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on October 23 released a supplemental final rule on “no-match letters,” which was published in the October 28 issue of the Federal Register. The supplemental final rule reaffirms the content of a final rule issued in August 2007, provides additional… Read More
October 31, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on October 23 released a supplemental final rule on “no-match letters.” The supplemental final rule was published in the October 28 issue of the Federal Register. The supplemental final rule reaffirms the content of a final rule issued in August 2007,… Read More
October 31, 2008
Construction equipment is being targeted as a major contributor of air pollution. All AGC Chapters and members are encouraged to participate in a free webinar on December 3 to learn about clean diesel technology, regulations and requirements facing today’s construction industry. Register online… Read More
October 31, 2008
The AGC Building Contractors Conference (formerly called the AGC Building Division Meeting) is scheduled for January 7-10, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA (www.laquintaresort.com). In addition to presentations and discussions on topics such as Integrated Project Delivery… Read More
October 30, 2008
In June, AGC reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) planned to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to “discuss and solicit public input” on how to use the Clean Air Act to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from engines in construction equipment, as well… Read More
October 30, 2008
All AGC chapters and members are invited to participate in a FREE webinar on December 3, 2008 to learn about clean diesel technology, regulations, and requirements facing today's construction industry. Register online at www.dieselforum.org/webinars.
Implementation of EPA’s off-road diesel rule… Read More
October 30, 2008
Voting is a right and the ultimate expression of our freedom. But you can't vote if you're not registered. Are you and your family members registered to vote?
You can still register to vote for the November 4th election. Registering is easy and takes only a few moments. You can get… Read More
October 30, 2008
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AGC’s Highway and Transportation Division Leadership… Read More
October 30, 2008
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Brian Burgett, immediate past Chairman of AGC's Highway and… Read More
October 30, 2008