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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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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
Contractor's Guide to Green Building Construction LEED
This "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. It introduces how the "green" or "sustainable" elements of a project may impact construction management principles. It briefly covers the available green building rating systems and guidelines such as LEED® and… Read More
April 3, 2009
Accepting Nominations for AGC Representative on ACCE Board of Trustees
AGC is currently accepting nominations for individuals to represent AGC of America on the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Board of Trustees. ACCE's purpose is to promote and improve construction education and research at the postsecondary level, and accredit baccalaureate and… Read More
April 3, 2009
AGC Member Testifies Before Congress on Green Construction
" width="300" height="200" /> AGC member Don Weaver (Weaver Bailey Contractors, El Paso, Arkansas) testified last week before the U.S. House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming regarding green construction practices in the construction industry. Weaver called for new… Read More
April 3, 2009
AGC Testifies on DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Amy Hall (Ebony Construction in Sylvania, Ohio) testified last week on the need for clarity in implementing regulations and the work AGC has done to develop industry standard guidance documents over the last three years.  The hearing was held in conjunction with the Transportation &… Read More
April 3, 2009
The Recession Is Over! (But Not For Construction)
It is growing more likely that real (inflation-adjusted) gross domestic product (GDP) will rise slightly in the quarter that began on April 1 from the dismal levels of the first quarter. The growth is likely to pick up gradually through the rest of the year. But it will be very uneven, unlike the… Read More
April 3, 2009
Two Developments on "So-Called" Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
On March 24, Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) announced that he would not support EFCA, otherwise known as card check, when it is taken up in the Senate.  This is notable, as Senator Specter was the lone Senate Republican to vote for the bill last Congress.  Supporters of EFCA were counting on Senator… Read More
April 3, 2009
AGC of North Dakota Talks Stimulus Jobs
A recent construction job fair in North Dakota drew a crowd of workers from across the state and beyond. Russ Hanson, executive vice president of the AGC of North Dakota, talked with the local media about the potential of $170 million in stimulus funds to put people to work on construction projects… Read More
April 3, 2009

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