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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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AGC's 90th Convention Steals Media Attention
AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego garnered significant media attention.A variety of outlets covered AGC's information on the economic stimulus and its effect on the industry, as well as the association's numerous awards programs. Surge in home sales could bode well for general contractors… Read More
March 10, 2009
AGC Names Thirteen Most Significant Projects of 2008
AGC named the nation's most significant construction projects Friday at the presentation of the Aon Build America Awards.The Minneapolis I-35W Bridge was recognized as the grand award winner due to Flatiron Construction and Manson Construction's demonstrated hard work and diligence in completing… Read More
March 6, 2009
Associated General Contractors of America Calls On Nation's Construction Companies to Voice Their Opposition to "Card Check" Legislation
The nation's largest construction association, the Associated General Contractors of America, today called on its 33,000 member companies to immediately contact their Representatives and Senators and urge them to oppose proposed "card check" legislation. The legislation, which would deprive… Read More
March 6, 2009
Nine Student Teams Place in National Student Championship
The Associated General Contractors of America awarded nine student teams as part of the National Student Championship during AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego this week.Teams of college students from across the country competed in a simulated construction project in which they were judged… Read More
March 6, 2009
Nation's Safest Construction Companies Honored by AGC
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
CBS News Promotes AGC Campus at 90th Annual Convention
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
AGC Outlines the Meaning of Stimulus for Contractors During 90th Annual Convention in San Diego
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
"So-Called" Employee Free Choice Act May Be Introduced Next Week; AGC Encourages Members to Speak Out Against the Legislation
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
President Obama Makes Good on Promise to Reform Federal Contracting
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 Submits Comments to IRS on Proposed Regulations for 3 Percent Withholding
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

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