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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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On November 7, AGC weighed in against a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule to increase the threshold for coverage of overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act by nearly 70 percent, from $35,568 to $60,209, for a litany of reasons. As both the association and its… Read More
November 28, 2023
The Consulting Constructors' Council (CCC) is proud to announce the upcoming California Dreamin' Gala, Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina held in conjunction with the AGC of America annual Convention. It will be a night filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and a… Read More
November 27, 2023
Constructing Cyber Resilience: Join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of cybersecurity and the commercial construction industry. Our guest, CJ Dietzman at Alliant Insurance Services, talks about the latest trends in cyber threats, risk management strategies, and innovative… Read More
November 17, 2023
Construction employment increased in 40 states and the District of Columbia in October from a year earlier, while 22 states added construction jobs from September to October, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America… Read More
November 17, 2023
If you work in-house at a construction firm and cover environmental issues, you may be interested in AGC’s peer discussion meeting on Feb. 7 at AGC’s headquarters in Arlington, Va. AGC holds these small, focused discussion sessions twice a year at the request of the members to learn from their… Read More
November 17, 2023
On November 9, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that the newly updated EM 385-1-1 has been finalized. The manual details safety and health requirements for all USACE construction activities and operations, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)… Read More
November 16, 2023
On November 3, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act (SBREFA) panel delivered their final report on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) potential Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings standard to OSHA. The agency… Read More
November 16, 2023
On November 13, AGC along with twenty-two of its Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) partners, submitted comments raising significant concerns about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) proposal to expand who can serve as the employee representative… Read More
November 16, 2023
Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP)’s Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) organized a field trip for the Pitt AGC Student Chapter, to the construction site of the Pittsburgh airport.
The visit aimed to expose students to real-world applications of their academic… Read More
November 16, 2023
AGC of America joined with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others in a business coalition lawsuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new joint employer rule. The suit makes clear that the agency exceeded its authority to issue this rule under the National Labor… Read More
November 13, 2023