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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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Transportation Policy Event Examines Nation's Infrastructure Needs
Sen. Carper addresses the group at the Transportation Construction Coalition-sponsored luncheon. The Transportation Construction Coalition, of which AGC is co-chair, sponsored a transportation event today on Capitol Hill.  The event focused on the nation's infrastructure needs, the current… Read More
November 17, 2009
Proposed NYC Law Would Help With Quick Restart of Stalled Projects
New York City city council has proposed a law that would allow building permits to be renewed up to four years after their expiration.  Under the new law, buildings that wish to renew expired permits must comply with strict safety requirements to ensure that the jobsite is safe and properly… Read More
November 16, 2009
Twenty Upcoming Medical and Educational Construction Projects Noted by Reed Construction Data
A new chart published by Reed Construction Data shows the twenty largest upcoming educational and medical construction projects in the United States.  These large projects are important to point out because they can greatly affect the market, due to their size and scope, and highlight geographic… Read More
November 13, 2009
Over 40 Percent of Transportation Construction Firms Anticipate Additional Lay-Offs
While the $27 billion dedicated to highway construction in the $775 billion stimulus package likely saved thousands of construction-related jobs, it was not enough to prevent widespread lay-offs among road and transit construction businesses according to a survey released today by the AGC co-… Read More
November 13, 2009
New National Point-of-Contact To Address Small Business Concerns with Federal Regulatory Agencies
Ms. Esther H. Vassar has been appointed National Ombudsman and assistant administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness for the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The Office of the National Ombudsman helps small businesses when they experience excessive or unfair federal regulatory enforcement… Read More
November 13, 2009
How Do I Access Regulations Issued By U.S. EPA?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined its Federal Register Web site contains duplicative information that can be found on the Regulations.gov Web site. In an effort to comply with a 2003 E-Government initiative that directs federal agencies to remove duplicative projects,… Read More
November 12, 2009
EPA Publishes Guidance, Offers Assistance To Prevent PCB Exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released guidance for contractors and maintenance personnel working in older buildings, constructed or renovated between 1950 and 1978, that may contain PCB-contaminated (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) caulk and masonry materials.  EPA is currently… Read More
November 12, 2009
EPA To Host Webinar on Safe Application and Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host an online training webinar on December 2 (1-3 PM EST) to address cutting-edge best practices and emerging issues concerning the use of Spray Polyurethane Foam.  To register for this event, click here. Used as an insulator and sealant,… Read More
November 12, 2009
AGC Explains Three Options for Creating Jobs
AGC explained the three options Congress and the administration must weigh to create jobs with new public-works funding. Options include accelerating the surface transportation reauthorization, a quick-spending, additional recovery, and additional funding for the 2010 spending bill. AGC's senior… Read More
November 12, 2009
Webinar - Introducing the ConsensusDOCS 310: From Beginning to the Industry's First Green Building Addendum
December 2, 2009 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET. During this webinar, industry experts, who were also on the ConsensusDOCS drafting committee, will discuss: • Unique issues and risks associated with building green projects; • Contractual best practices for green building; and • Identifying project… Read More
November 12, 2009

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