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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 of Maine Press Conference Pushes for Infrastructure Funding
AGC of Maine hosted a media event February 6 at the Portland International Jetport to demonstrate the dire need for infrastructure funds to create jobs and complete construction projects.  Chapter CEO John O'Dea hosted the event, which was covered by the Portland Press-Herald, Mainebiz, the… Read More
February 9, 2009
AGC-Led Building Coalition Publishes Third Ad in Support of Stimulus
AGC and 17 building coalition partners published a new ad in Roll Call, Capitol Hill's most widely-read newspaper, on February 5.  The ad calls for the U.S. Senate to support building infrastructure and construction jobs by making a major investment in the nation's schools, hospitals, courts and… Read More
February 9, 2009
Register Today for AGC's Leadership Workshop
Leaders are needed at every level of the construction company. AGC’s three-day, dynamic Leadership in Construction Workshop explores the differences between being  leaders and managers and provides techniques to to motivate team members to achieve project goals. Communication skills and conflict… Read More
February 7, 2009
Senate Continues to Debate Stimulus Package
Final Vote Could be as Early as Today At press time, the U.S. Senate was continuing to debate it's more than $900 billion version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  There are numerous amendments being debated, including one from a bipartisan group of Senators who are working… Read More
February 6, 2009
DOL Reduces Information Required on Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll Records
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule eliminating the requirement that contractors covered by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts include employees' home addresses and Social Security numbers (SSNs) on weekly certified payroll records submitted to contracting agencies or DOL's… Read More
February 6, 2009
Construction Job-Loss Figures Underscore Urgency Of Stimulus, AGC Economist Says
"Today's report on job losses underscores the urgency of implementing a job-boosting economic stimulus package focused on infrastructure," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson commented on the January employment data from the Bureau of Labor… Read More
February 6, 2009
Construction Job-Loss Figures Underscore Urgency Of Stimulus, AGC Economist Says
"Today's report on job losses underscores the urgency of implementing a job-boosting economic stimulus package focused on infrastructure," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson commented on the January employment data from the Bureau of Labor… Read More
February 6, 2009
Chief Economist Published in Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel today published an op-ed by AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson titled "Why Florida Needs Stimulus - Now."  Simonson made the case for infrastructure investment as part of the pending stimulus to create or sustain 23,000 jobs in Florida alone, and 920,000 nationally.  Read the… Read More
February 6, 2009
Be Part of an Exciting New Awards Program
AGC of America is now accepting applications for the first ever series of Education Excellence Awards. The Education Excellence Awards are designed to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by AGC Chapters and contractor members. One AGC Chapter… Read More
February 6, 2009
Senate Debates Stimulus Package - Final Vote Coming Soon
The U.S. Senate is struggling to finish its work on its nearly $900 billion version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with a vote expected by the end of the week. The U.S. House of Representatives passed its $819 billion version by a vote of 244 to 188 on January 28 with no… Read More
February 5, 2009

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