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September 5, 2023
88 Percent of Construction Firms Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects as Firms Boost Pay, Embrace AI to Cope with Labor Shortages
Few candidates have the basic skills needed to work in high-paying construction careers… Read More
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Construction employment increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in August from a year earlier, while 32 states and D.C. added construction employees from July to August, according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America… Read More
September 19, 2023
At a September 11 public meeting, AGC shared its concerns and recommendations regarding the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposed Phase 2 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. AGC is concerned that the proposed… Read More
September 15, 2023
Each year, in partnership with WTW and Milwaukee Tool, AGC recognizes outstanding companies and professionals in the industry for their passion and commitment to safety through the:
Construction Safety Excellence Awards - Sponsored by WTW
Construction Safety Professional of the Year - Sponsored… Read More
September 15, 2023
On September 11, AGC, along with industry partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), submitted comments on Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) proposal to update its existing standards to better protect miners against occupational exposure to… Read More
September 14, 2023
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 1.1 percent from July to August, driven by an extreme jump in diesel fuel costs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that most… Read More
September 14, 2023
AGC of America is proud to support the 2023 LCI Congress, celebrating 25 years of Lean learning. Taking place this year in Detroit, Michigan, from October 24 to 27, Congress brings together our Lean design and construction community to gain inspiration across disciplines. Register now to… Read More
September 11, 2023
Construction Attorneys Who Research State Laws for the AGC/ABA State Law Matrix on a Volunteer Basis
This series will feature the construction law attorneys who volunteer to research the state laws that impact construction for the AGC/ABA State Law Matrix. This article focuses on Neale Johnson, who served as the first managing editor for this collaborative effort between AGC and the… Read More
September 11, 2023
Mark your calendars for Construction Inclusion Week, taking place October 16-20, 2023. This week marks a crucial opportunity for us to come together and actively support diversity and inclusion in the construction industry through our Culture of CARE program.
New This Year: A Four-Part… Read More
September 11, 2023
AGC member Marathon Construction hosts Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project in San Diego, California.
On August 28, AGC member Marathon Construction hosted Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland… Read More
September 7, 2023
The federal government is seeking to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. How does this impact your construction workplace?
On August 29, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requesting that marijuana be… Read More
September 7, 2023