A Message from AGC’s President

The last few months have been tough, and I want you to know that AGC of America, our Chapters and our dedicated staff across the country are working to ensure that the voices of our contractors are heard.  We are following every avenue and taking every opportunity to push for the kind of new investments, needed measures and sound government policies that will turn our economy around, increase construction employment and lay a foundation for strong economic growth.  Our goal is to make your pain go away as soon as possible. Our first priority is working with the next Congress and the President-elect to get needed new infrastructure investments passed quickly.  AGC’s CEO Stephen Sandherr and the rest of our team in Washington have been busy meeting with members of the Presidential transition teams.  They’ve outlined our recommendations for what should be in the stimulus package and are making sure funds don’t get tied up in wasteful earmarks or unnecessary mandated labor agreements. Thanks to testimony from AGC members John McCaskie (Swank Associated Companies, New Kensington, Pa.) and Brian Burgett (Kokosing Construction Company, Fredericktown, Ohio), our elected leaders have first-hand information on how the lack of investment in infrastructure is hurting companies nationwide and leading to a dangerous domino effect throughout the industry.  This will be a busy year as we work with a new team in the White House on a number of important pieces of legislation and planned policy changes.  Our AGC team is going to be doing everything it can to make sure that what happens in Washington actually helps, instead of hinders, your businesses.  -Doug Barnhart