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May 1, 2024
Download your copy of the playbook and calculator today  On Earth Day, AGC provided a sneak peek of a new document, The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry (Decarb Playbook), designed by contractors for contractors to help address greenhouse gas… Read More

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AGC is the proud recipient of the Web Marketing Association's WebAward for outstanding achievement in web site development in the category of Associations Standard of Excellence. AGC's new Web site was launched earlier this year, featuring a brand new look, simple navigation, bold images and a… Read More
October 1, 2008
On September 25, 2008, AGC sent the CSEA applications to Chapters and members for distribution. The safety and health of the nation’s construction work force is a top priority of AGC and its members. AGC recognizes and rewards safety excellence through two annual awards programs: The Construction… Read More
September 30, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent advance draft copies of the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Cranes and Derricks on September 17, 2008. During C-DAC (Negotiated Rulemaking Crane and Derricks Advisory Committee) ground rules were established for the Negotiated… Read More
September 30, 2008
Key financial, tax and spending legislation affecting construction remains hung up. Today the House rejected a financial rescue package, although the chamber is expected to reconvene on Wednesday. The House and Senate have been unable to agree on a bill to extend tax credits, due to expire at… Read More
September 29, 2008
The National Institute of Building Sciences' (NIBS) High Performance Building Council (HPBC) continues to work to update the definition of high performance buildings and encourage the production of high performance buildings throughout the Nation. The HPBC recently issued its High Performance… Read More
September 27, 2008
This resource provides useful articles and helpful tips on how to better market your firm on topics including: firm image, marketing inside the firm, sales tools, and other marketing issues.
September 27, 2008
The AGC Building Contractors Conference will be held from January 7-10, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA. Formerly called the AGC Building Division Meeting, the Building Contractors Conference brings together many of the top building construction firms, service and supply… Read More
September 26, 2008
AGC is currently conducting a Legislative Priority Survey to solicit information from AGC general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers/service providers, and all other members to better determine the most important legislative issues to the construction industry. The results of the survey… Read More
September 26, 2008
AGC is thrilled to bring the STP Train-the-Trainer to New Mexico on November 13-14, 2008. Designed to enhance training results for those who host STP courses, the STP Instructor Training Workshop is a two-day event that provides the skills essential to effectively instruct STP courses—specifically… Read More
September 26, 2008
The American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry’s program focusing exclusively on ConsensusDOCS™ contracts garnered a record-setting attendance. More than 500 top construction attorneys and professionals from across the country attended the sold out educational event, which… Read More
September 26, 2008