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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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AGC Seeks Support on Capitol Hill for Three Percent Withholding Law
AGC is working with coalition partners to ask members of Congress to co-sponsor legislation that would permanently repeal the 3 percent withholding law enacted in 2006.  Effective January 1, 2012, federal, state and local governments with annual expenditures of $100 million or more are required to… Read More
April 16, 2009
AGC Highlights Construction’s Importance in a Green Economy
In a letter sent to Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, and Rep. Tom Price, the Subcommittee’ Ranking Member, AGC CEO Steve Sandherr made the point that construction jobs meet all the criteria of the loosely defined “green job.” This criteria includes… Read More
April 16, 2009
House Energy and Commerce Committee Begin Hearings on Draft Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will conduct four days of hearings beginning Tuesday to receive testimony on a 648-page draft global warming and energy bill introduced last month by Representatives Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.). The draft bill would establish a cap and… Read More
April 16, 2009
Obama Unveils High-Speed Rail Strategic Plan
President Obama today unveiled a strategic plan for launching a high-speed passenger rail network in 100-600 mile corridors, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. The plan includes rebuilding existing rail infrastructure while developing a comprehensive high-speed intercity passenger… Read More
April 16, 2009
Register Now to Receive TCC Fly-In Hotel Discount
TCC Fly-In May 19-20, Washington, D.C. Monday April 20 is the last day to receive the Transportation Construction Coalition negotiated rate of $295 for Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, the headquarters hotel for the 2009 TCC Legislative Fly-In. To reserve your room please call 1-800-233-1234 or 202-737-… Read More
April 16, 2009
Transportation Policy Team Grows
President Obama continued identifying his transportation policy team with several more nominations this week. The president nominated John Porcari, current Maryland Secretary of Transportation, to serve as Deputy Secretary of U.S. DOT. For Federal Transit Administrator, the president nominated… Read More
April 16, 2009
Federal Contractor E-Verify Rule Suspended to June 30
The federal government has agreed to even further delay implementation of the E-Verify rule for federal contractors.  Contracts and solicitations issued prior to June 30, 2009, will not contain the mandate.  Click here for the Federal Register notice. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)… Read More
April 16, 2009
Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit Registration Open
AGC of America is a proud cosponsor of the 4th Annual Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit on June 3-4, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia.  If you are involved in airport construction, you won't want to miss this important event, presented by AGC of America, Airports Council International-NA, and the… Read More
April 16, 2009
ANSI Accredits NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program
The National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Crane Operator Certification Program has received accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The crane certification program is a collaboration of NCCER, North American Crane Bureau (NACB), and Prov™. “… Read More
April 16, 2009
EPA DISTRIBUTES OVER $2 BILLION TO STATES FOR WATER
In a move that stands to create and sustain thousands of jobs while improving aging water infrastructure, protecting the environment and promoting public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the first round of its $6 billion in Stimulus funds for water infrastructure… Read More
April 15, 2009

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