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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 10, 2009, ConsensusDOCS released the construction industry's first and only comprehensive standard contract document addressing the unique risks and responsibilities associated with building green projects - the ConsensusDOCS 310 Green Building Addendum.
The Addendum incorporates… Read More
December 1, 2009
Join AGC and SMPS on December 17 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET for "The Ten Rules of Networking." Speakers Dana Birkes and Donna Jakubowicz, along with moderator Rick Andritsch, will make sure you are taking the right steps to secure your company's future.
Networking is skill that is crucial to the… Read More
December 1, 2009
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SPENDING DROPS TO LOWEST RATE IN 27 MONTHS AS COMMERICAL ACTIVITY AND ROAD BUILDING DECLINE
Stimulus Delays, Lack of Highway Bill Are Adding to Construction Industry Woes Caused by Declining Private-Sector Activity, Industry Economist Notes
Spending on nonresidential… Read More
December 1, 2009
Spending on nonresidential construction activity tumbled 1.5 percent in October, seasonally adjusted, to the lowest annual rate since July 2007, according to AGC's analysis of Census Bureau data. The data showed that nonresidential construction spending slumped to $652 billion, an 11 percent… Read More
December 1, 2009
With President Obama declaring a national emergency in response to the H1N1 influenza, commonly referred to as "Swine Flu," many government entities have encouraged employers to create their own plans for helping to prevent the spread of such an outbreak in workplaces across America, while ensuring… Read More
December 1, 2009
Beginning on November 21, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is requiring employers to post a revised "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster. The new poster now includes language regarding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), which became… Read More
December 1, 2009
On November 19, 2009, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) along with two agencies housed under its umbrella, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), hosted a workforce symposium in Washington, D.C., which AGC attended… Read More
December 1, 2009
Are you or your company facing federal prevailing wage laws for the first time? With the downturn in the availability of commercial work, many construction contractors are bidding on federal and federally-assisted work, and having to comply with the Davis Bacon and Related Acts for the first time.… Read More
December 1, 2009
AGC recently held its joint 2009 HR Professionals and Training & Development Conference in Atlanta. More than 175 people attended to learn, share best practices, network and take home practical solutions to HR and training problems.
Attorney Bert Brannan addresses conference attendees during… Read More
December 1, 2009
On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (2010 NDAA), which expands the recently-enacted exigency and caregiver leave provisions for military families under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The law took effect immediately.
Just last… Read More
December 1, 2009