In December 2008, the AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) reached out to AGC specialty contractors for participation in a questionnaire aimed to capture respondent experiences with retainage. Responses from almost every state poured in, and data from the 1,035 survey responses will… Read More February 26, 2009
AGC's convention is just around the corner and we look forward to seeing you there. Our efforts to build a better construction industry will take center stage once again when we tackle work force issues, share the latest innovations, and get the most up-to-date information about the economic… Read More February 25, 2009
The recently-passed stimulus package includes $300 million to clean up diesel engines nationwide and could result in a grant of more than $1 million for AGC Chapters to distribute to member companies. The grant funding has increased six-fold from fiscal year 2008 and is designed to help… Read More February 24, 2009
Join us at the San Diego Convention Center on March 4-7, 2009, for AGC's 90th Annual Convention/Constructor Expo and attend 12 programs that focus on green construction and environmental regulatory issues. The Constructor Expo will also feature a "green pavilion" showcasing environmentally-friendly… Read More February 24, 2009
The AGC 90th Annual Convention and Constructor Expo has something for everyone. All contractors will find unique opportunities at this year's convention to build knowledge and attain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at more than 50 professional development and industry sessions. For a list of… Read More February 24, 2009
The ABA Journal, published by the American Bar Association, featured an article co-authored by Brian Perlberg, AGC's senior counsel, contracts and construction law.
February 23, 2009
AGC will host its 8th Annual HR Professionals Conference and 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from October 27-29, 2009. Help make these conferences successful by lending your expertise as a presenter or forwarding this on to other qualified individuals.
AGC is… Read More February 23, 2009
The Highway and Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting took place Feb 6 and 7. Over 120 contractors came to La Quinta, Calif., for discussion of the issues that affect their particular markets and to hear presentations from some of the leading experts in the field.
Topics included materials prices… Read More February 23, 2009
AGC members, Chapter staff, and educators who are involved with or interested in learning about high school construction career academies should consider attending the April 22-24, 2009 Construction Career Academy Workshop, to be held in Portland, Oregon.
Construction career academies are part of… Read More February 23, 2009
There is no doubt that the economy is affecting the construction industry across the board. From highway infrastructure to building, construction companies across the country are feeling the pinch of the recession, so much so that many are seriously considering cut-backs and layoffs. Caterpillar,… Read More February 23, 2009
