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Construction Material Costs in March Outpace Contractors' Pricing; Industry Association Warns Against Policies that Would Add to Squeeze
April 18, 2017
Double-digit price increases for key construction materials pushed up construction costs in March, while the prices charged by contractors remained moderate, according to a new analysis of federal producer price data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association... Read More

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Year-to-Date Collective Bargaining Yields Average First-Year Increase of 2.8%
October 12, 2017
Construction-industry collective bargaining negotiations settled so far this year resulted in an average wage-and-benefit increase of 2.6 percent or $1.44, according to the latest Settlements Report issued by the AGC-supported Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC).  Settlements reported... Read More
House Committee Advances AGC Supported Bill on Joint Employer Definition
October 12, 2017
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce recently approved the Save Local Business Act, which would clarify that two or more employers must have “actual, direct, and immediate” control over employees to be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the... Read More
AGC Participates in Trump Admin. Deregulatory Week
October 12, 2017
Represents Construction Industry before White House, DOL & DOT  AGC recently participated in a series of deregulatory events at the White House and federal agencies—including the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Transportation – as the administration continues outreach to AGC... Read More
Volunteers Needed To Serve on Association's Environmental Steering Committee
October 6, 2017
Each year, AGC seeks nominations for qualified and motivated individuals from the AGC Environmental Forum to serve on the steering committee for the forum. Would you like to play a leadership role in AGC of America’s environmental advocacy, education and outreach efforts? The AGC Environmental... Read More
Fed Highway Administration Takes Steps to Formally Undo GHG Measurement Rule
October 6, 2017
In late September, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reinstated, on a temporary basis, a requirement that states account for on-road greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) when planning transportation improvement projects. On Oct. 5, FHWA proposed a rulemaking to formally repeal the measure with a... Read More
Trump Administration Takes Additional Action to Reduce Project Permit Delays
October 6, 2017
The Trump Administration reinforced its commitment to ensure that the Federal environmental review and permitting process for infrastructure projects is coordinated, predictable, and transparent..  President Trump, through Executive Order (EO) 13807, Establishing Discipline and Accountability in... Read More
Construction Industry Adds 8,000 Jobs in September and 184,000 Over the Year; Hourly Earnings Rise 3 Percent as Sector Struggles to Fill Key Positions
October 6, 2017
Construction employment increased by 8,000 jobs in September to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from hiring as many workers as they need, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America... Read More
EPA Restores Partnership, Collaborative Work with AGC of America
October 5, 2017
On Tuesday, AGC Chief Executive Officer Stephen E. Sandherr and Tom Couling (Zachry Constr), the chair of AGC’s environmental forum, joined senior officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the launch of the agency’s Smart Sectors program.  EPA invited AGC to partner on an... Read More
Construction Spending Increases in Most Categories from July to August But Year-Over-Year Changes Are Mixed, with Big Drops in Infrastructure
October 5, 2017
Most major construction spending categories increased from July to August but activity was mixed compared to spending levels a year earlier, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that big drops in public... Read More
Construction Employment Increases in 274 out of 358 Metro Areas Between August 2016 and 2017 as Firms Work to Cope with Growing Labor Shortages
October 4, 2017
Construction employment increased in 274 out of 358 metro areas between August 2016 and August 2017, declined in 52 and stagnated in 32, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the... Read More

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