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AGC Releases First of Its Kind Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook
May 1, 2024
Download your copy of the playbook and calculator today  On Earth Day, AGC provided a sneak peek of a new document, The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry (Decarb Playbook), designed by contractors for contractors to help address greenhouse gas… Read More

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Contractors Association of West Virginia Hosts Governor "We've got a lot of work to do and we're getting ready to do it," Governor Joe Manchin told CAWV members and legislators.  The governor was the keynote speaker at a March 12 legislative reception sponsored by the Contractors Association of… Read More
April 6, 2009
EPA Releases Updated Drinking Water Needs Assessment to Congress
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicly released its fourth Drinking Water needs assessment on March 26. The survey identified $334.8 billion in needs for the 20-year period from January 2007 through December 2026.  With $200.8 billion in need over the next 20 years, transmission… Read More
April 6, 2009
Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In
May 19-20, Washington, D.C. The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) will hold a Fly-In May 19-20 in Washington, D.C.  Under the theme "Transportation Builds Our Economy," the coalition will meet with members of Congress to discuss the importance of transportation infrastructure investment… Read More
April 6, 2009
Registration Open and Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the AGC Building Contractors Conference
June 10-13, 2009, Hot Springs, Va. Register today for the AGC Building Contractors Conference, June 10-13 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.  Join top building construction professionals, owners, specialty contractors and service & supply companies as they discuss the current market, the… Read More
April 6, 2009
AGC's Federal Contractors Conference
May 27-30, Washington D.C. Register now for AGC's Federal Contractors Conference at www.agc.org/fedcon. This conference is the only national event where AGC contractors and Federal agency personnel can meet and review procurement and contracting issues from around the United States. This year will… Read More
April 6, 2009
ConsensusDOCS Meets Today's Challenges
ConsensusDOCS standard contracts require project financial information upon request.  The AIA A201 (2007 edition) does not take a similar approach. In today's tough financial times, it is critical to use contracts based upon best practices and fair risk allocation.  Endorsed by national owners'… Read More
April 6, 2009
Employment falls nationally and in most metro areas; construction jobs, spending skid
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline sharply in March (-663,000, seasonally adjusted), bringing the 12-month decline to 4.8 million (-3.5%), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday.  The unemployment rate rose to 9.0%, not seasonally adjusted (8.5%, seasonally adjusted),… Read More
April 4, 2009
House and Senate Pass Budget Resolution
The House and Senate have completed action on their versions of the FY 2010 budget resolution, a non-binding blueprint that guides Congressional tax and spending decisions for the upcoming fiscal year. A conference committee will work out the differences in the two resolutions when Congress returns… Read More
April 3, 2009
Victor Mendez to be Nominated as Federal Highway Administrator
The White House announced that President Obama will nominate Victor Mendez to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Mendez was a member of former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano's Cabinet serving as the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation. He… Read More
April 3, 2009
Complimentary Webcast: Economic Outlook for the Construction Industry
April 16 In a recession, it's difficult to find accurate and reliable information to help you guide your business. AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson has teamed up with other expert economist to provide a complimentary webcast on April 16. This comprehensive economic outlook of the construction… Read More
April 3, 2009

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