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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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A growing number of state and local governments have adopted wage theft laws that aim to ensure employees receive full compensation by creating severe penalties. These laws often target the construction industry and impose significant penalties for employers who “misclassify” workers or fail to… Read More
September 1, 2023
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over the past 10 years, at least, an average of 346 workers were killed from falls, slips, and trips, and nonfatal injuries and illnesses that resulted from falls, slips, and trips occurred at a rate of 31.4 per 10,000 full-time workers in 2020.… Read More
September 1, 2023
Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — the construction industry dedicates a week to raising awareness about the high number of suicides in the industry, and to provide resources to help prevent those deaths.
The Construction Suicide Prevention Week initiative provides… Read More
September 1, 2023
On August 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposal to amend its regulation authorizing which individuals can serve as representatives of employees and employers during the physical inspection of a workplace. OSHA’s stated purpose is to clarify the right of… Read More
August 31, 2023
AGC’s volunteers are valued members who work to address industry issues, exchange ideas, and lead change to advance the industry. You and your colleagues are invited to take the next step in your 鶹Ƶjourney and join the volunteer pool. Complete or update the volunteer tab in your member profile by… Read More
August 31, 2023
The deadlines to apply for a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award and 鶹Ƶin the Community Award are quickly approaching, but it’s not too late! These awards honor 鶹Ƶmembers who build the nation's most impressive construction projects… Read More
August 31, 2023
Revised rule continues to follow principles rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court
As anticipated and reported by AGC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (agencies) revised their earlier 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) on August 209.… Read More
August 31, 2023
Construction employment increased in 226 of 358 metro areas between July 2022 and July 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said demand for many types of construction remained strong in most… Read More
August 30, 2023
鶹Ƶto Provide Educational Webinars on September 26 & October 3
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have published a notice of proposed rulemaking providing more information on how to satisfy the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements (PWA) for enhanced tax benefits… Read More
August 29, 2023
From April 19 through June 9, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored a Beat the Heat Contest to raise awareness of the dangers and hazards of heat exposure in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. Participants created a variety of awareness tools to increase worker… Read More
August 29, 2023