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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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Save-the-Date: STP Instructor Training Workshop, November 13-14 in Albuquerque, NM
Plan to participate in the next AGC Supervisory Training Program (STP) Train-the-Trainer in Albuquerque and learn to: Effectively teach adult learners,  Encourage interaction among participants,  Get the most out of the STP instructor materials,  Incorporate visual aids into the curriculum, and … Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Construction Leadership Council Meets for Working Weekend
Join fellow mid-level professionals at the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Working Weekend, October 30 - November 1, 2008 in Boston, MA. Various networking and professional development opportunities are scheduled; highlights include: Leadership Session: Crisis Management Leadership Session:… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC-ASPE Estimating Academy in October
The 2008 October Estimating Academy will be presented by AGC of America and the American Society of Professional Estimators, held on October 28-29, 2008 in Omaha, NE. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown/Old Market. This two day course will cover current topics like LEED… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC of DC Sees Phelps School Open for Business
The ambitious, state-of-the-art school is a stand-alone public high school devoted to the construction industry.  “This futuristic school marks the launch of a new era of high-tech construction instruction in the District,” said DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Phelps… Read More
September 8, 2008
Careers in Construction Week is October 13-17, 2008
AGC members and chapters are encouraged to hold an event during the upcoming Careers in Construction Week, October 13-17, 2008. This week is designed to increase public awareness of the hard work and contributions of our nation’s craft professionals and increase students’ interest in pursuing… Read More
September 8, 2008
Build Up! Sponsors Needed for Boys & Girls Clubs
Thanks to Kraemer Brothers, the Central Illinois Builders of AGC, AGC of Michigan, and the San Antonio Young Constructors Forum, all of which have provided Build Up! kits to clubs in their region. The clubs are very excited about the prospect of using Build Up! Here are some of the notes we’ve… Read More
September 8, 2008
Associated Contractors of New Mexico Highway Training & Certification Programs
The Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) has been a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for the past 12 years in which both state and industry employees are trained under the same program. The Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) classes are… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Education And Research Foundation Scholarship And Awards Programs
Scholarship applications are available online for the 2009 AGC Education and Research Foundation‘s undergraduate and graduate programs.  College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program… Read More
September 8, 2008
Congratulations to Middle Tennessee State University and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe)
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) are AGC’s newest student chapters. Sponsored by AGC of Tennessee (Middle Tennessee Branch), MTSU completed its application and was awarded a charter in August of 2008.  In addition, ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) was… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC Welcomes Back Student Chapters
Thousands of college students headed back to campus last month and as upper classman and freshmen settle into their collegiate roles, we are reminded of all the dreams young people have for their future. Even in a slow economy, the outlook for construction management graduates is strong. According… Read More
September 8, 2008

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