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AGC Releases First of Its Kind Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook
May 1, 2024
Download your copy of the playbook and calculator today  On Earth Day, AGC provided a sneak peek of a new document, The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry (Decarb Playbook), designed by contractors for contractors to help address greenhouse gas… Read More

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AGC-Supported Private Activity Bond Legislation Gets Another Try in the Senate
Legislation that includes the removal of the volume cap on private activity bonds for water and wastewater infrastructure projects was again up for consideration in the Senate. When the Small Business Jobs Bill was moving through the Senate, Chairman Baucus made a motion to advance a fully funded H… Read More
October 13, 2010
Rural Community Funding from USDA's Recovery Act Money Announced
More than $445 million in funding was announced by the Department of Agriculture for 89 water and wastewater infrastructure projects in local communities. The funding is part of the $1.4 billion that USDA received as part of the Recovery Act and is designed to protect public health and the… Read More
October 13, 2010
OMB Reporting Requirements Will Likely Not Affect Contractors
As AGC previously reported, OMB issued new guidance for recipients and sub-recipients of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. AGC is now learning that new interpretations of this guidance may be forthcoming. AGC reported last week that DOT has determined, in conjunction with OMB, that… Read More
October 13, 2010
Employers Using E-Verify Must Now Match Passport Photos with Government Photos
On September 26, 2010, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began requiring E-Verify-participating employers to compare the photo from U.S. passports presented during the I-9 process with the government's digitally stored photos online.  This new requirement occurred shortly after… Read More
October 13, 2010
Year-to-Date Collective Bargaining Results in Low and No Increases in Wages and Fringe Benefits
Collective bargaining settlements reported to the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) between January and June of this year resulted in an average first-year wage-and-benefits increase of $0.55 or 1.1 percent.  This is considerably lower than the $1.49 or 3.1 percent average increase… Read More
October 12, 2010
AGC San Diego Member Randall Construction Workers Celebrated As Heroes
In this week's member newsletter, AGC San Diego congratulated member company Randall Construction for their heroic actions at the Kelly Elementary School in Carlsbad, Calif. Company president Gary Randall and five employees were working on a school cafeteria remodel when a gunman opened fire on… Read More
October 12, 2010
Project Delivery Committee Becomes a Forum
AGC of America has transformed the Project Delivery Committee into the Project Delivery Forum.  This new forum will provide opportunities for AGC members and chapter staff to be informed of and participate in the association's initiatives related to project delivery issues and best practices. The… Read More
October 12, 2010
Report Urges U.S. to Move Beyond Gas Tax for Funding Highways, Transit
According to a report released by University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs, the nation will not be able to continue to compete economically with the rest of the world without new ways to fund America's ailing transportation system. The report is co-authored by former Transportation… Read More
October 12, 2010
Webinar: State Laws and Legislation that Impact Your Construction Project: How to Navigate Everything from Licensing to Liens
October 19, 2010 · 1:00 - 2:30pm ET Every state has unique laws that impact your ability to bid, contract, perform and get paid on a construction project.  Learn how to systematically navigate through state construction laws, including new legislation, as well as the legislative outlook going… Read More
October 12, 2010
White House Summit Addresses Transportation Infrastructure Needs
President Obama met today with several governors and mayors to highlight a new report prepared by the Treasury Department and the Council of Economic Advisers which looked at infrastructure spending in the United States and its impact on the economy.   The report, available here, offers four… Read More
October 11, 2010

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