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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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New Health Care Reform Bill Emerges
After months of negotiations, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus (D-Mont.), unveiled the "America's Healthy Future Act" this week. The bill was unveiled without any Republican support and may fail to receive the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. This bill marks the… Read More
September 17, 2009
Specter Raises Possibility of Card Check Compromise
In an address to the AFL-CIO convention on Tuesday, Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) unexpectedly announced that some senators had come up with a "compromise" on the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) and that it would pass this year. This announcement remains more wishful thinking on the part of top… Read More
September 17, 2009
AGC Looks at Climate Bill H.R. 2454: Title IV Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy
The fourth and final installment of AGC's summary of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) explains the major provisions of Title IV (Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy) of interest to the construction industry.  Subtitle A - Ensuring Real Reductions in Industrial… Read More
September 17, 2009
AGC Member Testifies for Hearing on Government Contracting
AGC member Joel Zingeser (Grunley Construction Co. Inc., Rockville, Md.) today testified before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management regarding contracting with the federal government.  Chairwoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) held the hearing… Read More
September 17, 2009
Special Invitation to Regional Conference Calls on Environmental Issues
During October, AGC of America will hold regional town-hall-style conference calls on environmental issues.  The calls are free and open to members of AGC's Environmental Network and AGC Chapter Staff. Participants will hear brief updates on the hot environmental topics of the day. The calls will… Read More
September 16, 2009
AGC Looks at Climate Bill H.R. 2454: Title IV Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy
The fourth and final installment of AGC's summary of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) explains the major provisions of Title IV (Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy) of interest to the construction industry. Subtitle A-Ensuring Real Reductions in Industrial… Read More
September 16, 2009
PPI jumps for month but falls from year ago; Reed, CEA, Fed differ on activity levels
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods rose 1%, not seasonally adjusted (1.7%, seasonally adjusted) in August, but dropped 4.3% over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The PPI for inputs to construction industries climbed 1.1% for the month but fell 7.4% from… Read More
September 15, 2009
Beige Book Shows Brighter Economy Except for Nonresidential Construction
"Reports from the 12 Federal Reserve Districts indicate that economic activity continued to stabilize in July and August," the Fed reported on September 9 in the latest Beige Book, a summary of informal soundings of business conditions. The districts are referred to by the name of their… Read More
September 15, 2009
Producer Price Indexes (PPIs) for Construction Materials and Components - August
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CONSTRUCTION COST TREND REMAINS NEGATIVE DESPITE AUGUST INCREASES, TOP CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST NOTES Latest Producer Price Index Figures Point to 'Limited-Time Sale' For Construction Services Despite increases in construction costs in August, new figures released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read More
September 15, 2009
FREE Podcast from ConsensusDOCS!
ConsensusDOCS is pleased to provide a free podcast regarding the NEW ConsensusDOCS 725 - Standard Agreement Between Subcontractor and Subsubcontractor, the first and only standard agreement designed specifically for subsubcontracting needs.  The ConsensusDOCS 725 includes provisions that are well… Read More
September 15, 2009

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