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Construction Association Releases First-of-its-kind Decarbonization Playbook To Help Firms Assess, Track & Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
April 22, 2024
  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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Legislation Blocking NLRB Joint Employer Rule Moving Through Congress
On January 12th the US House of Representative passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution by a vote of 206 to 177 to block the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from finalizing its new joint employer rule. Under a rule issued by the NLRB and that becomes effective Feb. 26,… Read More
January 18, 2024
NLRB Defines Employers' Right to Change Unmentioned Terms in CBA with Zipper Clause
If you’re gearing up for union negotiations in 2024, don’t miss the opportunity to review current and past practices that may not have been incorporated into expiring collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).  It will be worth the effort to dig up and review all of the side letters, settlements… Read More
January 18, 2024
DOL Finalizes FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule rescinds the Trump administration… Read More
January 18, 2024
AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum – January 24
The AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum meets virtually on a quarterly basis to gather/share information, resources, and best practices among stakeholders in the construction industry. The next forum is scheduled for January 24, 2pm – 3pm, Eastern Time. If you would like to… Read More
January 18, 2024
OSHA Publishes Penalty Increases for 2024
On January 11, the Department of Labor announced changes to the OSHA civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024. In 2015, Congress passed legislation to increase civil monetary penalties as a deterrent to violating the agency’s safety and health standards and/or regulations… Read More
January 18, 2024
New EPA Draft Guidance at Odds with Stormwater Infrastructure
On December 27, AGC commented (coalition letter) on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft guidance on when discharges to surface waters via groundwater would require a Clean Water Act section 402 permit (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System or NPDES). AGC’s primary… Read More
January 11, 2024
The Most Read Construction Law Articles of 2023
ConsensusDocs publishes a monthly construction law newsletter that you can sign up for free at the bottom of this page here. ConsensusDocs compiles the top five most-read articles of the year in January as an interesting way to reflect on the previous year as well as indicate some of the trending… Read More
January 11, 2024
Association Sues To Block Biden Administration’s Unlawful Effort To Mandate Project Labor Agreements For Major Federal Construction Projects
  The Associated General Contractors of America and its Louisiana AGC chapter filed suit today in federal court to block the Biden Administration’s unlawful effort to mandate project labor agreements for major federal construction projects. Association officials noted that President Biden… Read More
January 10, 2024
Board of Certified Safety Professionals: A Legacy of Commitment to Safety, Certification and Educational Empowerment
For over five decades, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) has been at the forefront of promoting excellence in safety practices. Through rigorous certification processes, the organization has ensured that safety practitioners meet and maintain high standards in their technical… Read More
January 10, 2024
Construction Industry Adds 17,000 Workers In December But Association Survey Finds Contractors Are Struggling To Find Skilled Employees
  The construction sector added 17,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages at a faster clip than other industries, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of government data released today. Association officials said the survey it released this… Read More
January 5, 2024

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