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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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How Global Supply Chain Risks Impact Your Bottom Line
Linda Conrad of Zurich Insurance explains the risks and opportunities posed by global supply chain changes. What would you do if your steel fabricator for five projects suffered a catastrophe? Be it financial collapse or a devastating hurricane, it poses a significant risk to your projects and… Read More
February 4, 2010
Water Infrastructure Funding and "Jobs Bill" Update
JOBS BILL The AGC co-chaired WIN Coalition has been steadfastly working with Senate leaders to ensure that a significant water infrastructure funding component be included in any infrastructure proposals to be considered in the U.S. Senate.  WIN has been involved in ongoing discussions on Capitol… Read More
February 4, 2010
EPA Recovery Act SRF Funding Update
With the February 17, 2010 deadline looming for states to "use or lose" Recovery Act dollars, State SRF Authorities are working diligently to get EPA SRF stimulus funds under contract.  On December 24, 2009 the EPA issued a memorandum to Regional Water Management Directors detailing criteria under… Read More
February 4, 2010
"Buy American" Update
A central focus of concern for AGC members working  on and pursuing water infrastructure projects funded with Recovery Act dollars has been the imposition of broad-based and new "Buy American" requirements pertaining to iron, steel, and manufactured goods included in the Recovery Act. In a letter… Read More
February 4, 2010
USDA Making Progress on Recovery Act Dollars for Water Infrastructure
According to recent press releases from the USDA, the Rural Utilities Service which provides assistance to small and rural communities is making slow but steady progress getting Recovery Act Dollars processed and awarded to projects. According to USDA officials, approximately $3.7 billion in water… Read More
February 4, 2010
AGC Submits Comments on Proposed Rule on Excavation Enforcement
On December 14, 2009, AGC of America submitted comments on an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Damage Prevention Programs to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).  The purpose of the ANPRM… Read More
February 4, 2010
AGC Responds To National Stormwater Initiatives Aimed at Restricting Runoff from Construction Sites
Three key stormwater developments are in the works that will affect contractors nationwide.  To ensure the construction industry's voice is heard, AGC of America has created a Stormwater Task Force (made up of 17 AGC Environmental Network members) to respond to current rulemaking efforts and… Read More
February 4, 2010
National Safe Digging Month Coming Up
Click here for the latest Common Ground Alliance e-newsletter with articles on the upcoming CGA Annual Convention March 2-4, 2010 in San Diego, California. Did you know that April is National Safe Digging month? The 2010 National Safe Digging Month (NSDM) Toolkit has been posted to Call811.com.… Read More
February 4, 2010
Construction Pros Explain Green Construction Risks
Ed Gentilcore, partner with Duane & Morris, explains the risks associated with LEED v3. AGC's Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management meeting included Tiptoeing Through the Garden, a presentation that explored the new risks embedded in LEED v3, and how the ConsensusDOCS green building… Read More
February 3, 2010
MORE Changes to EPA's Oil Spill Rules Take Effect, Amendments Respond to AGC Concerns
As we enter 2010, the Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) amendments finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the end of 2008 have finally gone into effect.  Many of these amendments (and other reforms finalized by EPA back in 2006) will ease the compliance… Read More
February 3, 2010

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