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Construction Association Releases First-of-its-kind Decarbonization Playbook To Help Firms Assess, Track & Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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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House Ways and Means Committee Considers its Jobs Bill
In his first hearing as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) pushed for legislation that would provide tax incentives for small businesses and lending assistance for infrastructure projects. AGC sent a letter to committee members in advance of the markup… Read More
March 18, 2010
Possible Recess Appointment for AGC-Opposed Nominee to the National Labor Relations Board
The Senate was unable to pass the nomination of Craig Becker to become a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in February.   However, there is a strong possibility that the president could appoint Becker to the NLRB with a recess appointment during the Senate's Easter break. In… Read More
March 18, 2010
Outline for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill Expected to be Released This Weekend
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are expected to release an Op-ed tomorrow to provide an outline of what could be expected in a Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, on which both senators are working.  They met last week with President Obama on immigration reform… Read More
March 18, 2010
First-Ever AGC Charities Event Helps Two Veterans
AGC Charities' first-ever national Operation Opening Doors event took place in Orlando on March 16.  AGC member and student chapter volunteers, with the help of Turner Construction and several other AGC member companies, renovated the homes of two Orlando-area disabled veterans, installing handicap… Read More
March 17, 2010
AGC Economist Urges Owners to Take Advantage of Low Prices
Public agencies have been reporting for more than a year that they are paying less for school buildings and other facilities than they had been. But few governments seem to have stepped up their construction programs to take advantage of the price breaks. Montgomery County, Maryland, just outside… Read More
March 17, 2010
AGC Federal Contractors Conference
April 26-29, 2010 | The Mayflower Hotel | Washington, DC   The 2010 AGC Federal Contractors Conference will be held April 26-29, 2010, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This meeting is the only national event where contractors and federal agency personnel can meet in a collaborative forum… Read More
March 15, 2010
Have You Checked Out the Lean Construction Forum?
Unveiled at the recent Building Contractors Conference, the AGC Lean Construction Forum is an inclusive and collaborative community that is open to anyone with an interest in lean construction processes.  The Forum is focused on facilitating dialogue and information sharing through its Web site (… Read More
March 15, 2010
EPA May Expand Coverage of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently considering whether or not to expand and strengthen requirements of the 2008 Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule to cover renovations of both the exteriors and the interiors of all public and commercial buildings.  EPA's… Read More
March 15, 2010
ENR: "State Court Rules CGL Policies Cover Subcontractor Defects"
A February 11 Mississippi Supreme Court ruling found that contractors are covered under their general liability policies for subcontractor work later to be found defective.  AGC's Mike Kennedy says "[The decision] has implications for the rest of the country because policies being written and… Read More
March 15, 2010
2010 AGC/ACI-NA/ACC Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit Coming to Indianapolis
Early Bird Discount Ends May 24 For the fifth consecutive year AGC of America (AGC), Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) will be sponsoring the Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit.  This year's Summit will be held June 16-17, 2010 in… Read More
March 15, 2010

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