On Thursday, August 13, AGC hosted a meeting of real estate and construction stakeholders to discuss the impacts of legislative and regulatory efforts to regulate U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary and mobile sources on the industry. The meeting is the third AGC has convened with… Read More September 1, 2009
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT SHRINKS IN 319 OF THE NATION'S 336 LARGEST METRO AREAS IN JULY, CONTINUING MONTHS-LONG SLIDE
Reno-Sparks, NV & Wenatchee, WA Have Worst Job Losses, Columbus, IN and Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Again Have Largest Increases in Construction Employment
ARLINGTON, VA -… Read More August 31, 2009
October 27 - 29, in Atlanta, GA
Participate in cutting-edge sessions to develop innovative approaches and solutions to managing training and human capital at AGC's HR Professionals Conference and Training & Development Conference, Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta. Register and learn more at www.agc.org/… Read More August 31, 2009
As many construction employers are trying to figure out exactly what health care reform will mean for them, one issue that raises questions for employers, insurers and employees alike is that of a "qualified health benefits" plan. As mentioned in AGC's What Does a Health Insurance Mandate Mean for… Read More August 31, 2009
Few industries rely on effective leadership for success more than the construction industry. With the overwhelming number of activities on any given jobsite, it takes astute leadership to pull them all together. Without it, project safety, profitability and company reputation are at risk. Attending… Read More August 28, 2009
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has notified state DOTs that, as required by SAFETEA-LU, $8.7 billion in budget authority will be rescinded from their unobligated Federal-aid highway balances on September 30, 2009. While for some states this will not have a direct effect, in many states… Read More August 27, 2009
In the ongoing effort to stop California from implementing a rule to impose retroactive emissions standards on diesel construction equipment, AGC has written to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging that that the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) request for a waiver to… Read More August 27, 2009
UNIT 2: BIM TECHNOLOGY
Pilot Course
SESSION 1: BIM Technology, Process, Capabilities and Tools - September 24, 2009
SESSION 2: BIM Interoperability - October 13, 2009
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the most exciting developments in the construction industry and is changing the way… Read More August 27, 2009
Save the date for the next AGC Building Contractors Conference January 20-23, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Registration and more information about the meeting will be posted to www.agc.org/BCC as it becomes available.
August 27, 2009
The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) will not just impact the health care debate he so passionately was a part of for half a century, but will reverberate to other issues as well. The loss of Kennedy leaves the Democrats with 59 votes in the Senate, one short of a filibuster-proof majority, until… Read More August 27, 2009
