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Construction Employment Was Flat Or Down In 112 Of 358 Metro Areas Between June 2021 & 2022 As Firms Cope With Labor & Material Shortages
August 3, 2022
  Construction employment fell in 61 and was unchanged in another 51 out of 358 metro areas between June 2021 and June 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that employment was falling or… Read More

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Volunteers Needed to Serve on Association's Environmental Steering Committee
Nominations accepted through January 2023 Each year, AGC seeks nominations for qualified and motivated individuals from the AGC Environmental Forum to serve on the steering committee for the forum. Would you like to play a leadership role in AGC of America’s environmental advocacy, education and… Read More
November 10, 2022
AGC Raises Liability Concerns with EPA Proposal Addressing PFAS
AGC submitted comments (coalition and construction-specific) on a recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,… Read More
November 10, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Critical Updates to Build America, Buy America Act Implementation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) waiver on “construction materials” under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) quickly approaches the November 10, 2022 expiration date and, as a result, DOT has recently published two proposed waivers with far smaller scopes. The newly published… Read More
November 8, 2022
Construction Employment Grows In 269 Of 358 Metro Areas From September 2021 To 2022 But Looming Challenges Imperil Future Gains
  Construction employment increased in 269 of 358 metro areas between September 2021 and September 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. But association officials noted that those job gains could stall as the… Read More
November 7, 2022
Construction Adds Only 1,000 Employees In October As Firms Struggle To Find More Workers To Hire Amid Tight Labor Conditions For The Sector
    The construction industry added only 1,000 employees in October while it continued to boost wages for hourly workers as firms compete to hire from a small labor pool, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association… Read More
November 4, 2022
OFCCP Updates Required EEO Posters for Federal Contractors
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated its website to include the new “Know Your Rights” poster, which replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster and “EEO is the Law” Supplement. The “Know Your Rights” poster summarizes the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination… Read More
November 2, 2022
EEOC Releases Updated "Know Your Rights" Poster
Covered Employers Required by Law to Display Poster at Work Site The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the "Know Your Rights" poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. Covered employers are required by federal law to prominently… Read More
November 2, 2022
How Do the AIA and ConsensusDocs General Terms and Conditions Standard Contract Documents Compare?
Find out on November 17th on a Complimentary Webinar ConsensusDocs is hosting a complimentary webinar on November 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. ET on critical differences between ConsensusDocs (200) and the American Institute of Architect’s (A201) General Terms and Conditions. All registrants will have… Read More
November 1, 2022
Construction Spending Ticks Up In September Driven By Nonresidential Construction, Despite Drop In Public-Sector Activity For The Month
  Total construction spending increased by 0.2 percent for the month of September and by 10.9 percent for the year as nonresidential construction activity now outpaces residential construction, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released today of federal… Read More
November 1, 2022
Deadline Extended for the 2023 Awards Programs: Applications Now Due by November 1!
  The deadlines to apply for a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award and AGC in the Community Award have been extended to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at midnight ET. These awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive… Read More
October 24, 2022

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