The Associated General Contractors of America released today a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build. The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon… Read More
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Carolina's AGC and UNC TV create public awareness about North Carolinas water infrastructure with new documentary with the help AGC members and a grant from Penn State Public Broadcasting.
Liquid Assets in North Carolina explores the many issues surrounding the maintainence of these water… Read More
March 26, 2009
Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des Moines, Iowa was recently interviewed by NPR during the AGC Convention.
Newly elected AGC of America Vice President Kris Young, President and CEO of Miller the Driller located in Des… Read More
March 26, 2009
On March 17-20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a series of public hearings on Crane and Derricks in Construction.
Several AGC members provided testimony on March 19, including Art Daniel (AR Daniel Construction Services, Inc.), Mitch White (Manson Construction),… Read More
March 26, 2009
The U.S. EPA released two memorandums in March to the EPA Regional Managers regarding how the EPA will manage stimulus funds including what types of projects qualify, how new Davis Bacon requirements will impact programs and other administrative issues.
This information and more can be accessed… Read More
March 26, 2009
On March 18, 2009 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing on how municipalities can combat Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO), the viability of "Green Infrastructure" to address stormwater runoff, and current approaches and developing… Read More
March 26, 2009
On March 12, 2009, The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to reauthorize two federal programs that provide financing for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repair and reconstruction. The vote was 317 to 101 in support of H.R. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009.
The bill… Read More
March 26, 2009
On March 11, 2009 President Obama quietly signed into law the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY 2009, officially completing work on last year’s budget process. The Senate approved the bill late Tuesday, after delaying the vote on final passage for several days due to concerns over… Read More
March 26, 2009
There has been a great deal of introspection this year about what the M&U Division needs to do in order to grow, be more responsive and provide more value for AGC members. Throughout the year we have surveyed our members and conducted outreach to assess goals and identify member needs. We are… Read More
March 26, 2009
The AGC Municipal & Utilities Division hosted Steven Allbee from the EPA Office of Water at AGC’s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego. Albee is a 30-year veteran of the EPA, serving as the primary author of the EPA Clean and Drinking Water Gap Analysis and one of the leaders in establishing the… Read More
March 26, 2009
Stephen P. Gennett, president and CEO of the Carolinas chapter, listens while Otis Crowder, CEO of Crowder Construction, addresses them media." width="300" height="200" />Stephen P. Gennett, president and CEO of the Carolinas chapter, listens while Otis Crowder, CEO of Crowder Construction,… Read More
March 26, 2009
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