On December 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.
The AGC will lead a new coalition to advocate for measures to get important building projects moving again. The coalition, which includes the American Institute of Architects and a range of specialty contractor associations, will begin its work by focusing on ensuring the next stimulus includes funding to modernize aging and inefficient public buildings. The group also will encourage Congress and the next Administration to consider tax incentives to stimulate new private-sector building projects. For more information, contact Mike Stark at (703) 837-5365 or starkm@agc.org.
AGC of America continues to aggressively advocate for contractors and ensure that Congress and the President-elect are fully aware of the benefits of a strong infrastructure component in any economic stimulus.
If you plan to attend the AGC Building Contractors Conference, now is the time to register and book your hotel reservation. The last day to receive the Special Hotel Rate has been extended to December 26...as long as rooms last.
Coming in February 2009, AGC of America will release a full-day introductory curriculum on the industry’s hottest topic, Building Information Modeling (BIM).
The last day to receive the Special Hotel Rate for the AGC Building Contractors Conference is TODAY - Friday, December 12.
Yesterday AGC of America launched a new national effort to ensure that Congress and the President-elect understand the vital need for investing in infrastructure as part of the pending stimulus package.
The AGC BIMForum will meet January 8 & 9, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California. Meetings will be held all day Thursday and Friday. The theme is “The Path to IPD: BIM-enabled Integrated Project Delivery.”
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule November 19 to regulate stormwater runoff from construction and development sites by establishing effluent limitations guidelines (ELG).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted a 45-day extension for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which was published on October 9, 2008.