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Construction Spending Dips in October but Maintains Year-Over-Year Gains; Association Urges Action on Infrastructure Investment as Spending Stalls
December 5, 2018
Construction spending inched lower in October from September levels but increased from the October 2017 total, according to an analysis of new Census data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, investment in public infrastructure posted declines from recent peaks, and... Read More

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Three Universities Named Nation's Most Outstanding Student Construction Chapters of 2018, According to National Trade Association
April 15, 2019
Roger Williams University, Oregon State University and Pittsburg State University are recognized as the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2018, the Associated General Contractors of America announced last week during its annual convention in Denver.  The student chapters... Read More
Chicago's Ujamaa Wins Diverse Business of the Year Award by National Construction Association
April 15, 2019
Chicago’s Ujamaa Construction was named as the 2019 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials announced today.  The association also awarded Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards to Austin Commercial, Shoemaker Construction... Read More
Court Blocks Expanded Access to Association Health Plans
April 11, 2019
On March 28, a federal judge struck down portions of the U. S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) final rule intended to expand access to association health plans (AHPs) and increase flexibility for small employers to join groups or associations to offer... Read More
Construction Employment Rises by 16,000 in March and 246,000 for the Year as Weekly Hours Hit New High and Unemployment a New Low for March
April 8, 2019
Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in March and by 246,000 jobs, or 3.4 percent, over the past year, according to an analysis of new government data today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called on federal officials to double funding for career... Read More
Columbus, Ohio's National Veterans Memorial and Museum Named Best Construction Project of 2018 by National Trade Association
April 8, 2019
Columbus, Ohio’s National Veterans Memorial and Museum was the most significant construction project of 2018, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Turner Construction Company, received the association’s Construction Risk Partners... Read More
Construction Spending Increases 1.0 Percent from January to February; Industry Adds Jobs in 232 Out of 358 Metro Areas Since February 2018
April 8, 2019
Construction spending increased by 1.0 percent from January to February, while construction employment increased compared to February 2018 levels in 275 out of 358 metro areas, according to an analysis of new government data today by the Associated General Contractors. Association officials called... Read More
U.S. Army Corps Continues to Improve Efficiency and Consistency of Regulatory Program
April 1, 2019
New Guidance Will Benefit Section 404 Permitting and Project Development Looking to accelerate project delivery and lower project costs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) continues to take steps to speed up Clean Water Act (CWA) dredge-and-fill permitting and achieve “nationwide consistency... Read More
Trump Administration Cooperates with States on Amendments to Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Plans
April 1, 2019
On March 14 and 15, the Trump Administration finalized amendments to resource management plans covering the greater sage grouse habitat in seven states giving greater flexibility to state decisions regarding activities in some of the bird’s habitat.  The state plans fall under the Greater Sage... Read More
Get Ready for First-Ever AGC Construction Safety, Health + Environmental Conference
April 1, 2019
July 23-25, 2019 in Seattle, Washington AGC has been working on something new.  We invite you to mark your calendars for the premier of the Construction Safety, Health + Environmental Conference on July 23-25, 2019, in Seattle, Washington.  Registration will open soon! AGC’s Construction Safety,... Read More
DOL Proposes Revisions to Joint Employer Regulations
April 1, 2019
The U. S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise and clarify the responsibilities of employers and joint employers to employees in joint employer arrangements. In 2017, the DOL withdrew the previous administrations... Read More

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