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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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Each summer for the past half dozen, AGC of Maine has helped sponsor what one newspaper article called AGC of Maine member firms brought excavators, trucks, a crane, vacuum truck, boom truck, loader, underground directional drill; and of course, dozers. One of the biggest draws of the daylong… Read More
September 8, 2008
This article originally appeared in the July/August edition of Constructor Magazine Even in an uncertain economy, one thing remains the same: Education helps construction professionals meet changing market demands. AGC’s ability to offer continuing education credits to meet licensing or… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC has begun offering regular webinars on a variety of topics that reflect the industry’s demand for the most up-to-date information. Webinars provide several benefits to participants. They are simple and convenient to participate in. They allow participants to access critical information in real… Read More
September 8, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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