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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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House and Senate Committees Work on FY 2010 Federal Budget, Include AGC-Supported Transportation Funding
House and Senate Budget Committees this week passed their respective budget resolutions providing a non-binding blueprint for FY 2010 federal spending and tax policy.  The House and Senate will consider the resolutions next week, with final passage votes expected by the weekend.  Although leaders… Read More
March 26, 2009
Economic Stimulus and Recovery Watch - Strategic Briefings
Join AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson or Senior Executive Director of Government and Public Affairs Jeff Shoaf and Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, to learn what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) means to your business and your… Read More
March 25, 2009
Registration Open for AGC's STP Instructor Training Workshop
June 4-5 in Omaha, Neb. This two-day workshop will prepare participants to conduct STP courses, get the most out of STP instructor materials and effectively teach adult learners. Whether you are interested in starting an STP program in your area or looking to provide an improved STP experience,… Read More
March 25, 2009
Contractor Support Fills AGC PAC Sails in San Diego
With a new election cycle underway and legislative battles already being waged on Capitol Hill, AGC's member contractors answered the challenge and showed record support for AGC PAC during the 90th Annual Convention in San Diego. Receipts totaled more than $225,000, the most ever raised during a… Read More
March 25, 2009
2009 BITS Contest Awarded at Convention
The 2009 Best Information Technology Solutions (BITS) contest was held in San Diego on March 6 at AGC's 90th Annual Convention. The first place winner was Jake White of Clyde Companies in Orem, Utah. Jake's entry was based on a Learning Management System developed by Clyde Companies. This system… Read More
March 25, 2009
First Annual AGC in the Community Awards Recognizes Operation Opening Doors
Operation Opening Doors, a program that has construction industry businesses donating time and materials to make disabled veterans' homes accessible, will serve as the first ever national charity effort of AGC. The program was developed by the South Dakota Building Chapter During Convention, AGC's… Read More
March 25, 2009
AGC Campus Debuts in San Diego
In conjunction with the National Championship and AGC's 90th Annual Convention, AGC of America held its first AGC Campus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals to learn more about careers in construction. Sponsored by Flat Iron Construction Corp., NCCER, Skanska, Stacy-Whitbeck… Read More
March 25, 2009
Kenig Elected AGC Building Division Chair
At AGC's 90th Annual Convention, Michael Kenig, Vice Chair of Holder Construction in Atlanta, Ga., became chairman of the AGC Building Division. Dirk Elsperman of Tarlton Corp. in St. Louis, Mo., completed his term at the Convention. Mike is a member of the AGC Executive Board, recently served as… Read More
March 25, 2009
Dynamic Retention Session Hosted by Specialty Contractors Council
The AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) presented "The Cash Flow Implications of Retention" on March 6 at AGC's 90th Annual Convention. Chair Doug Isaacs began the session with a presentation of the results of a retainage survey completed by over 1,000 AGC specialty contractors in… Read More
March 25, 2009
Innovative Workforce Development Practices Explored at AGC Convention
The Open Shop, Union Contractors, and Workforce Development Committees jointly presented a forum on Best Practices in Craft Training at AGC's Annual Convention on March 4. The program featured presentations by Glenn Hillegas, executive vice president of the San Diego Chapter AGC's open-shop… Read More
March 25, 2009

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