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Construction Firms Have Mixed Outlook For 2024 As Expectations For Demand Remain Mostly Positive, But Less Upbeat Than Last Year Amid New Challenges New Industry Outlook Shows Firms Are Counting on Public Sector, Data Center and Manufacturing Construction to Offset Declines in Retail, Lodging… Read More

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AGC named Oaks Corners, N.Y.-based Elderlee Inc., the safest construction company in America this year. Elderlee and 42 other construction companies were honored at AGC's 90th Convention for the strength of their safety programs and overall safety performance in 2008. "There's no better measure of… Read More
March 6, 2009
The AGC Campus at AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego attracted recruiters and students alike this week. The local CBS news affiliate, KFMB, attended the event, which could help many construction firms find the employees they need to perform newly-funded projects, and help students find work… Read More
March 6, 2009
During AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, March 4-7, chief economist Ken Simonson and CEO Stephen Sandherr outlined details on the recently-enacted stimulus legislation. Simonson and Sandherr explained how the stimulus will improve employment and business prospects for the industry and help… Read More
March 6, 2009
It is widely expected that supporters of the "so-called" Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) will seek to introduce this legislation next week. This bill would deprive millions of employees the right to a private vote when deciding whether or not to unionize. It would hurt construction workers and make… Read More
March 6, 2009
On March 4, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum designed to reform government contracting, strengthen oversight and manage taxpayer dollars. The proposal would end no-bid and cost-plus contracts, maximize the use of competitive procurement processes and clarify the rules prescribing… Read More
March 6, 2009
AGC submitted comments yesterday to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in response to the agency's December 5, 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the 3 percent withholding law enacted in 2006. Effective January 1, 2012, federal, state and local governments with annual expenditures of $… Read More
March 6, 2009
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure yesterday approved $88.7 billion in new investment to t he nation's aviation and clean water infrastructure. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 will provide $70 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration and federal aviation… Read More
March 6, 2009
The San Diego Union-Tribune today covered AGC's 90th Annual Convention, which will close in San Diego on Saturday. In the article, AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson commented on the state of the construction industry and predicted a three to nine percent drop in nonresidential construction… Read More
March 5, 2009
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award winners, sponsored by Liberty Mutual Surety, were announced this morning as part of AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, California. The award winners were cited for successfully maintaining support and cooperation among the many groups… Read More
March 5, 2009
As of Fall 2008, the AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) is staffed by Mike Stark, Senior Director, Building Division, and Cassia Griffin, Program Coordinator, Building Division.  You may contact Mike at starkm@agc.org or (703) 837-5365 and Cassia at griffinc@agc.org or (703) 837-… Read More
March 5, 2009