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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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In December 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued joint guidance on the terms and procedures used to determine the extent of federal control over water and wetlands, building upon previous guidance issued in June 2007.  Legal… Read More
January 29, 2009
AGC and 17 building coalition partners published a new ad in Roll Call, Capitol Hill's most widely-read newspaper, on January 19.  The ad calls for widespread support of the pending stimulus bill that would provide $54 billion in funding for building projects and support construction jobs.  To view… Read More
January 28, 2009
AGC continued urging Congress and the public to support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act today by participating in a press conference on Capitol Hill and co-hosting a webcast on the economic outlook for construction.  AGC was quoted several times in a variety of media outlets, including… Read More
January 27, 2009
Building Contractors - Make Your Voices Heard Last week the House Appropriations Committee and House Ways and Means Committee approved their portions of the $825 billion economic recovery bill, clearing the measure for full House consideration.  The full House is expected to vote on final passage … Read More
January 27, 2009
AGC's Ken Simonson speaking to reporters with Congressman Van Hollen AGC's Ken Simonson (left) spoke at a news conference on Capitol Hill January 27 in support of infrastructure investment as part of the stimulus package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.  Congressman Chris… Read More
January 27, 2009
Whether you attended the recent AGC Building Contractors Conference in La Quinta, CA or wish you did, you will certainly find the presentations from the Conference to be of interest.  Click here to access these presentations. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the next AGC Building… Read More
January 27, 2009
Training centers, community colleges and high schools nationwide will have clearer guidelines to help train future construction workers thanks to a new “competency model” released January 9, 2009 by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Associated General Contractors of America.  The framework will… Read More
January 27, 2009
On January 26, 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an announcement to hold 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 testify… Read More
January 26, 2009
The National Center for Construction Education and Research is searching for proud craft professionals who exemplify craftsmanship to be featured in its Cornerstone of Craftsmanship campaign. NCCER is looking to feature individuals who possess a commitment to craftsmanship and the construction… Read More
January 26, 2009
In an article titled, "The stimulus package: What's in it for business?" AGC member and past president Steve Massie (Jack L. Massie Contractor, Williamsburg, Va.) was quoted on the state of his business in the current economic climate. In addition, AGC member Brian Burgett (Kokosing Construction Co… Read More
January 26, 2009