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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 Education and Research Foundation Scholarship and Awards Programs
Scholarship applications are now available online for the 2009 AGC Education and Research Foundation’s undergraduate and graduate programs. College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering… Read More
September 4, 2008
2009 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects.  Winners of this award stand out for the ability to achieve a common goal, honor all stakeholders, resolve conflict and improve communication on the… Read More
September 4, 2008
The Highest Honor: Apply to the Aon Build America Awards
AGC's Aon Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions.  AGC's Aon Build America Awards recognize general and specialty… Read More
September 4, 2008
Liquid Assets Promotion Kits Coming Soon
AGC is actively promoting the Liquid Assets documentary to PBS stations and working with its nationwide network of Chapters to ensure that it airs across the country after it becomes available in October.  Beginning next week, Chapters will receive a Liquid Assets promotion kit in the mail,… Read More
September 4, 2008
Why ConsensusDOCS is Your Best Choice for Bonds and Insurance Webinar
This Webinar will provide an overview of the ConsensusDOCS insurance provisions, including additional insured coverage as well as “hold harmless” or indemnification provisions, in addition to a review of ConsensusDOCS bond forms.  Join us Thursday, September 18 at 2 PM EDT.  Learn more at www.agc.… Read More
September 4, 2008
Design-Build and Construction Manager At-Risk ConsensusDOCS Webinar
Design-Build and Construction Management At-Risk are alternative project delivery methods which require different contractual relationships and agreements.  Learn from two expert construction attorneys on key contractual terms and conditions on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 2 PM EDT. Learn more at… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC's Second Annual Training and Development Conference
We invite you to join fellow AGC contractors and chapter staff in St. Louis on October 14-16, 2008 as they discuss the hottest topics in education, training and workforce development for the construction industry. The conference will feature over 20 sessions on subjects ranging from the latest… Read More
September 4, 2008
Simonson Says - More Mixed Messages on Material Costs
Futures prices for commodities have continued their rapid retreat from July’s highs, but many products used in construction are still rising in price. On September 3, crude oil futures dropped to a five-month low. Copper, aluminum, nickel and natural gas all traded at or near the lowest levels… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC-ACI-ACC Hold Successful Airport Project Delivery Summit
AGC of America, Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) recently held the Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit III on August 13-14, 2008 in San Diego, Calif. For the third year in a row, this event was a great success.  The 100 attendees… Read More
September 4, 2008
Construction Leadership Council Working Weekend
The 2008 CLC Working Weekend will take place October 31-November 1 in Boston, Mass.  The agenda includes professional development programs, tours, networking events and the exchange of ideas on issues facing construction professionals.  Several sessions will offer both ANSI/IACET CEUs and AIA CLEs… Read More
September 4, 2008

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