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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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Administration Says Highway Trust Fund Shortage Will result in Slowdown of Payments - Administration Drops Opposition to HTF Fix
Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters today acknowledged that the Highway Trust Fund has an insufficient balance to continue to make full and timely payments to reimburse states for on-going Federal-aid highway construction projects and will be forced to reduce payments starting the week of… Read More
September 5, 2008
Excavation & Trenching Package
The Excavation & Trenching Training Manual & CD-ROM work nicely in combination with "In the Trenches: Excavation Safety for Workers" and "Construction Standards for Excavation." Whether you are training to become an Excavation Competent Person or providing jobsite excavation & trenching… Read More
September 4, 2008
Outstanding AGC Student Chapter Contest Rewards Contractors of the Future
AGC awarded student chapters at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho), Arizona State University (Tempe, Ariz.) and Southeast Community College (Milford, Neb.) for dedication to community service and public service projects.  AGC student chapters encourage and support college student interest in the… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC Education and Research Foundation Scholarship and Awards Programs
Scholarship applications are now available online for the 2009 AGC Education and Research Foundation’s undergraduate and graduate programs. College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering… Read More
September 4, 2008
2009 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects.  Winners of this award stand out for the ability to achieve a common goal, honor all stakeholders, resolve conflict and improve communication on the… Read More
September 4, 2008
The Highest Honor: Apply to the Aon Build America Awards
AGC's Aon Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions.  AGC's Aon Build America Awards recognize general and specialty… Read More
September 4, 2008
Liquid Assets Promotion Kits Coming Soon
AGC is actively promoting the Liquid Assets documentary to PBS stations and working with its nationwide network of Chapters to ensure that it airs across the country after it becomes available in October.  Beginning next week, Chapters will receive a Liquid Assets promotion kit in the mail,… Read More
September 4, 2008
Why ConsensusDOCS is Your Best Choice for Bonds and Insurance Webinar
This Webinar will provide an overview of the ConsensusDOCS insurance provisions, including additional insured coverage as well as “hold harmless” or indemnification provisions, in addition to a review of ConsensusDOCS bond forms.  Join us Thursday, September 18 at 2 PM EDT.  Learn more at www.agc.… Read More
September 4, 2008
Design-Build and Construction Manager At-Risk ConsensusDOCS Webinar
Design-Build and Construction Management At-Risk are alternative project delivery methods which require different contractual relationships and agreements.  Learn from two expert construction attorneys on key contractual terms and conditions on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 2 PM EDT. Learn more at… Read More
September 4, 2008
AGC's Second Annual Training and Development Conference
We invite you to join fellow AGC contractors and chapter staff in St. Louis on October 14-16, 2008 as they discuss the hottest topics in education, training and workforce development for the construction industry. The conference will feature over 20 sessions on subjects ranging from the latest… Read More
September 4, 2008

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