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August 26, 2024
鶹Ƶ& Arcoro Workforce Survey
94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies
The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More
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The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October as unemployment rates for the sector hovered near the all-time low for the month, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said the construction… Read More
November 3, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has issued its long-anticipated final rule addressing the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The final rule rescinds the more narrowly tailored standard adopted by the last Board… Read More
November 2, 2023
Total construction spending increased by 0.4 percent in September, yet a record-high number of job openings suggests the industry would be completing even more projects if it could hire enough workers, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of… Read More
November 1, 2023
The 鶹ƵEducation and Research Foundation is proud to announce that this year's CLC Scholarship was given to Jacob Bess, a senior in the Construction Management program at the University of Washington. Jacob's dedication to his studies and his active involvement in various industry-related… Read More
October 31, 2023
The year’s premier conference focused on highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors is one week away! While you’re waiting to attend the event on November 8-9th, plan your days by checking out the following two education sessions.
Progressive Design Build: What You… Read More
October 31, 2023
Construction employment increased in 212 of 358 metro areas between September 2022 and September 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the figures come as many construction firms work to… Read More
October 31, 2023
The Association’s Current Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey Shoaf, Named as New CEO by Selection Committee, Brings Nearly 30 Years of Experience with the Association to the New Position
Stephen E. Sandherr today announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Associated General… Read More
October 30, 2023
Deadline for the 2024 Awards Program Applications Now Due November 1!
The deadlines to apply for a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award and 鶹Ƶin the Community Award has been extended to it’s not too late! These awards honor AGC… Read More
October 27, 2023
Industry coalition provides flowchart depicting the process
In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released two joint coordination memorandums on jurisdictional determinations 1) under the 2023 waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule (as… Read More
October 25, 2023
鶹Ƶis pleased to announce that its new Climate Change Working Group will meet virtually for the first time on Oct. 30th. The working group will meet routinely to ensure 鶹Ƶis focusing on the most relevant developments in this area and providing the most appropriate and effective resources for… Read More
October 25, 2023