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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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On August 25, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally convened the Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panel, also known as a “SBREFA” panel, on a possible heat standard. The panel provides Small Entity Representatives ("SERs"), that meet the Small Business… Read More
August 29, 2023
Termination for cause is costly and adversarial and has been covered in this article. But can a terminating party use equipment and tools left behind on the worksite (i.e., a crane)? The answer depends on what is in your contract.
Under ConsensusDocs, a constructor must give its permission to use… Read More
August 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a massive final rule Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations. The expected effective date is October 23, 2023.
鶹Ƶof America was successful in paring down some of the more controversial proposals in the 700-plus page… Read More
August 22, 2023
Nov. 6-8 in Atlanta, GA
At 鶹Ƶof America’s 2023 Construction HR & Workforce Conference — taking place Nov. 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta — you’ll learn how people-first culture drives business success, explore proven methods to attract and retain the next generation of builders, hear an… Read More
August 22, 2023
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has updated its substance use disorder webpage. 鶹Ƶmembers that work on construction projects under contracts with the federal government – which are typically covered by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – might find the… Read More
August 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule on Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations, which will go into effect on Oct. 23, 2023. To help members prepare for the changes, 鶹Ƶhas partnered with DOL officials to provide a special virtual briefing about the… Read More
August 22, 2023
The unprecedented wildfires that have devastated Lahaina and other parts of Maui the past few weeks have affected thousands of people in the island community. With the death toll, injuries, and the amount of damages rising, there is a strong desire from our members to help. The Maui Strong… Read More
August 21, 2023
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has given employers a new option for verifying employment eligibility. On July 21, 2023, the USCIS announced a final rule, effective August 1, 2023, that allows employers to have an alternative… Read More
August 21, 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 21, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) in a ruling issued on Aug. 2 changed the law again on employee handbooks by modifying the legal standards that have provided a commonsense solution for evaluating workplace misconduct rules for the past six years. The decision in … Read More
August 18, 2023