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January 4, 2024
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How to Make BIM Work and Navigate the Legal Concerns Webinar
June 24, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful tool that is transforming the design and construction industry.  Owners, architects and contractors are tapping into BIM as a competitive advantage to increase project efficiency and improve overall results. … Read More
May 19, 2009
AGC Makes Additional Updates to Stimulus Website
AGC continues to update its stimulus website to provide comprehensive information on the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act and the impact on the construction industry. Included on the site is a breakdown of construction spending by program, with additional details on allocations. The site also… Read More
May 19, 2009
AGC Encourages Participation in Education e-Forum
AGC of America’s Education Forum currently has several hundred members involved in all areas of employee education, training and professional development. This is a great tool to connect to your AGC peers about questions you may have. Recent topics have included green construction training, pre-… Read More
May 18, 2009
Obligation to Make Local Fund Contributions on General Presidents Maintenance Agreement Projects Turns on Whether Contractor Signed Local Agreements
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (KY, MI, OH, TN) has issued two opinions in recent months addressing whether contractors signatory to the General President's Project Maintenance Agreement (GPPMA) were liable for contributions to certain local funds. In Mechanical Contractors'… Read More
May 18, 2009
Last Chance for Registration and Hotel Discount for Airport Project Delivery Summit June 3-4, 2009
The 4th Annual AGC/ACI-NA/ACC Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit will focus on the theme "Accomplish More with Less" as it offers valuable insights to all organizations involved in airport construction June 3-4, 2009 in Savannah, GA.  This Summit is presented by AGC of America, Airports… Read More
May 18, 2009
House Approves Legislation to Modernize and Green America’s Schools
On May 14, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to modernize, upgrade and green America's schools by a vote of 275-155. The 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act (H.R. 2187) invests billions of dollars in school repair and renovation… Read More
May 18, 2009
AGC Nationally Developed Curriculum Updates and New Developments
AGC of America is working for you developing new programs and updating existing curriculum to bring you the most relevant training programs. In the next year AGC will be releasing several programs that we want to update you on: BIM Education Program ● Unit 1: BIM 101 An Introduction to Building… Read More
May 16, 2009
2009 AGC-ASPE Estimating Academy – Announcing New Hotel Rates
AGC has renegotiated the hotel rates at the Harrah’s Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. The new rates for this event are $69 for May 19 and $49 for May 20 and 21. The Harrah’s is located at the heart of the Strip with over 2,500 rooms and suites, 86,664 square feet of casino space, seven outstanding… Read More
May 15, 2009
Deadline Approaching for the AGC Building Contractors Conference June 10-13 in Hot Springs, VA
Join the leaders of the top building construction firms, owners, specialty contractors, and service and supply companies at the AGC Building Contractors Conference June 10-13 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.  The AGC Building Contractors Conference will address many important topics, including… Read More
May 15, 2009
Increased Unemployment Taxes Probable for Employers
In addition to the many employer mandates enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), new efforts to assist the nation's unemployed have been introduced, potentially causing an increase in state-mandated unemployment taxes for employers.  Because employers are seemingly no… Read More
May 15, 2009

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