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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 Releases New Economic Data
AGC released new nationwide and state-by-state data that shows clear economic benefits of infrastructure stimulus investments.
December 17, 2008
AGC Quoted in The Washington Post
AGC's Chief Economist Ken Simonson explained the benefits of infrastructure investment in The Washington Post. "In the current environment with lots of available workers in construction and contractors eager to bid, you would get very prompt response in terms of employment in the construction and… Read More
December 17, 2008
Online Applications Accepted for Education & Training Awards
Applications for the 1st Education and Training Awards are now being accepted online. The new program will recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by AGC Chapters and contractor members during the 2008 and 2009 calendar years. An AGC Chapter and… Read More
December 17, 2008
AGC Petitions California to Reopen Costly, Unsafe Rule on Off-Road Diesel Emissions
On Dec. 15, AGC of America and its two California chapters formally petitioned the state of California to reconsider or repeal a new rule that would force construction companies across the state to retrofit or replace almost all of their heavy construction equipment.  California's new standards are… Read More
December 16, 2008
AGC in the News
AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr was recently quoted in a Bloomberg article in support of infrastructure investment in the stimulus package.  The article also noted that AGC members have sent 2,000 letters to Members of Congress. Sandherr explained the reason for such comprehensive support: “We’ve got… Read More
December 16, 2008
Online Registration Available for AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course
Applicants for AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course can now register online to attend one of the four courses in 2009. This course will help to build your project management skills, earn education credits and stay competitive in 2009. Today’s challenging climate offers many opportunities for… Read More
December 16, 2008
AGC of America to Launch BIM 101 Course
Coming in February 2009, AGC of America will release a full-day introductory curriculum on the industry’s hottest topic, Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling will give participants a broad overview and introduce important concepts of BIM. … Read More
December 15, 2008
AGC of America Announces AGC Campus!
AGC of America will launch the first AGC Campus at AGC’s 90th Annual Convention & Constructor Expo in San Diego, CA.  The AGC Campus will bring together recent college graduates and students with leading construction employers and industry experts for two days of interactive learning,… Read More
December 15, 2008
AGC and FBI Team Up to Offer Free Webinar
Some AGC members are transforming their businesses through participation in executive roundtables. AGC and The Family Business Institute have teamed up to offer a free webinar for CEO’s, “Where Do I turn for Answers in Tough Times?” The webinar will take place on January 28, 2009, at 2PM EST.… Read More
December 14, 2008
AGC Members Meet with Senior Staff at EPA Program Offices
On December 9-10, ten members of the AGC Environmental Network Steering Committee and national AGC environmental staff met with senior staff from several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program offices, including Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Policy, Economics and Innovation, Water… Read More
December 12, 2008

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