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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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"Today's construction figures underscore the dramatic decline in business activity that is putting hundreds of thousands out of work, endangering the viability of tens of thousands of businesses and dragging on the broader economy. This is a stark reminder of the need for immediate and significant… Read More
February 2, 2009
"Today's construction figures underscore the dramatic decline in business activity that is putting hundreds of thousands out of work, endangering the viability of tens of thousands of businesses and dragging on the broader economy. This is a stark reminder of the need for immediate and significant… Read More
February 2, 2009
Philip E. Beck, Esq., an AGC member, respected attorney and ConsensusDOCS user, recently wrote an article providing a variety of practical tips to help contractors.  Mr. Beck's article, "Tools for Tough Times - Practical Tips for Contractors Who Want to Protect Themselves Financially and Better… Read More
February 2, 2009
Registration for AGC's 90th Annual Convention & CONSTRUCTOR Expo is open for students and faculty. This year AGC has a full program for AGC Student Chapters. The National Student Championship will take place March 3-7, 2009.  Join recent college graduates and other students at the AGC Campus… Read More
February 1, 2009
Ohio Highway Guy Dave Finley talks with high school students about careers in highway construction while seated in his custom-outfitted career mobile." width="300" height="199" />Ohio Highway Guy Dave Finley talks with high school students about careers in highway construction while seated in… Read More
February 1, 2009
This DVD provides extensive coverage of an essential subject-the significance of which is often not well understood or appreciated by the project management team. The video notes that cost controls should begin with the budget estimate, and if done well, are applicable forecasting performances in… Read More
January 30, 2009
Philip E. Beck, Esq., an AGC member, respected attorney and ConsensusDOCS user, recently wrote an article providing a variety of practical tips to help contractors.  Mr. Beck's article, "Tools for Tough Times - Practical Tips for Contractors Who Want to Protect Themselves Financially and Better… Read More
January 30, 2009
John Tocci Sr., chair of the AGC BIMForum, was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its January 12, 2009 issue.  John Tocci is the Chief Enabling Officer of Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, Mass., and has been an active member of AGC on the local and… Read More
January 30, 2009
In conjunction with the National Championship and AGC's 90th Annual Convention, AGC of America will host the AGC Campus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals to learn more about careers in construction.  Participants can take advantage of interactive education and training… Read More
January 30, 2009
The Focus Four Hazards in Construction training program is offered free at various locations nationwide due to the Susan Harwood Training Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  The Focus Four Hazards in Construction are falls, electrocutions, struck-by's and caught-in… Read More
January 30, 2009