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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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U.S. DOL Extends Date to Apply for Apprenticeship Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), has extended until March 31, 2009, the deadline for applying for grants to align the registered apprenticeship, according to an announcement in the Federal Register. The original deadline was March 16. A Webinar for… Read More
February 18, 2009
Check Out the Opportunities for Building Contractors at the AGC Annual Convention
Register Today! Join us in San Diego for AGC's 90th Annual Convention and Constructor Expo - an experience you can't afford to miss!  Our efforts to build a better construction industry will take center stage when we tackle work force issues, share the latest innovations in green construction,… Read More
February 18, 2009
New Acting Director for Directorate of Construction at OSHA
On February 17, 2009, a change in personnel was made at OSHA.  Mr. Noah Connell, Deputy Director, Directorate of Construction (DOC) within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been the Acting Director for the DOC since April 2008.  This was the second time in three years… Read More
February 17, 2009
Brief Questionnaire for Employers and Marketing Professionals
AGC of America and the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) have discussed offering a specialized certification called the Certified Professional Services Marketer/Construction (CPSM/C).   SMPS currently offers a certification called the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM… Read More
February 17, 2009
IPD: Lessons from the Trenches - AGC Webinar - Feb. 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm ET
AGC will host, IPD: Lessons from the Trenches on February 26, 2009 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET. Don’t miss this important webinar as industry experts John Tocci, Sr. and Jim Frey provide an in-depth look at how Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is changing the construction industry, lessons learned… Read More
February 17, 2009
AGC Accepting Nominations for AGC Representative on ACCE Board of Trustees
AGC is currently accepting nominations for individuals interested to represent AGC of America through service 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… Read More
February 16, 2009
'Just Say No' To Numeric Limit, Advanced Treatment Requirement for Construction Site Runoff
Use AGC's Regulatory Action Center to Submit Your Comments Today! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed tighter controls on stormwater discharges from construction sites - called effluent limitation guidelines (ELG).  The proposed ELG tells contractors how to control sediment… Read More
February 16, 2009
Stimulus Funding Details Released
Congress is poised to complete action on economic stimulus legislation, HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The House passed the bill 246-183 earlier today and the Senate is scheduled to vote tonight. All three GOP Senators who voted for the Senate version of the bill (Specter… Read More
February 13, 2009
OSHA Will Hold Public Hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction
On January 26, 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an announcement to hold a public hearing on Crane and Derricks in Construction.  The public hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction will be held in Washington D.C. on March 17, 2009. Anyone who intends to… Read More
February 13, 2009
House Passes Final Stimulus Package - Senate Up Next
This afternoon the House passed the $787.2 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by a vote of 246-183-1.  The Senate is expected to vote later today. There are numerous tax provisions to encourage development, encourage capital investment, and increase certain bonding opportunities on… Read More
February 13, 2009

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