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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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Congress Adjourns - No Stimulus Package
The 110th Congress adjourned on October 3 after having completed action on the Economic Rescue Plan. In the final week of the session attempts to pass economic stimulus legislation, however, were unsuccessful. Senate leadership left open the possibility of returning for a "lame duck" session… Read More
October 7, 2008
Credit rescue and tax package passes; construction jobs, private nonres spending fall
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act passed the House, 263-171, today and President Bush signed it into law immediately. The bill authorizes the Treasury to buy up to $700 billion of mortgages and other assets affecting the balance sheets of financial institutions. AGC members sent more than 4,… Read More
October 3, 2008
Senate Passes Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; House to Vote Friday
The Senate Wednesday by a vote of 74 to 25 passed its version of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 as an amendment to a tax extenders package, H.R. 1424.  In addition to the inclusion of a tax extenders package that includes business and energy tax extenders, the alternative… Read More
October 2, 2008
Defense Authorization Legislation Contains Major Contracting Reforms
The House and Senate have approved a sweeping set of acquisition reforms, some of which had been under consideration for the past two years. Provisions in the fiscal 2009 Defense authorization bill (S. 3001) would increase competition in contracting, tightening regulations on interagency… Read More
October 2, 2008
AGC Receives Advance Draft Crane and Derricks Proposal
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent advance draft copies of the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Cranes and Derricks on September 17. To view the advanced draft copy of the proposal, click here. It is expected that the NPRM will be published in the Federal… Read More
October 2, 2008
AGC Awarded Susan Harwood Grant
On September 22, the Department of Labor (DOL) awarded AGC with the prestigious Susan Harwood Grant Training program for the seventh year in a row. The Susan Harwood Training Grant is offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within DOL.  The grant is awarded on a… Read More
October 2, 2008
Credit Market Meltdown Squeezes Contractors
The upheaval on Wall Street is delaying or stopping projects all over the country, even ones already under way. Developers who had lined up construction loans from Lehman Brothers have found the check wasn’t in the mail this month, forcing contractors to front the money—if they can find it—or walk… Read More
October 2, 2008
Credit Market Meltdown Squeezes Contractors
The upheaval on Wall Street is delaying or stopping projects all over the country, even ones already under way. Developers who had lined up construction loans from Lehman Brothers have found the check wasn’t in the mail this month, forcing contractors to front the money—if they can find it—or walk… Read More
October 1, 2008
AGC of America Web Site Recognized by Web Marketing Association
AGC is the proud recipient of the Web Marketing Association's WebAward for outstanding achievement in web site development in the category of Associations Standard of Excellence. AGC's new Web site was launched earlier this year, featuring a brand new look, simple navigation, bold images and a… Read More
October 1, 2008
AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards Application Available
On September 25, 2008, AGC sent the CSEA applications to Chapters and members for distribution. The safety and health of the nation’s construction work force is a top priority of AGC and its members. AGC recognizes and rewards safety excellence through two annual awards programs: The Construction… Read More
September 30, 2008

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