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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  Â鶹ÊÓƵ& 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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Â鶹ÊÓƵBIMForum Chair Named One of ENR Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008
John Tocci Sr., chair of the Â鶹ÊÓƵBIMForum, was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its January 12, 2009 issue.  John Tocci is the Chief Enabling Officer of Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, Mass., and has been an active member of Â鶹ÊÓƵon the local and… Read More
January 30, 2009
Â鶹ÊÓƵPresents New Tool for Students and Young Professionals
In conjunction with the National Championship and AGC's 90th Annual Convention, Â鶹ÊÓƵof America will host the Â鶹ÊÓƵCampus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals to learn more about careers in construction.  Participants can take advantage of interactive education and training… Read More
January 30, 2009
Focus Four Hazards in Construction 2009 Safety Training
The Focus Four Hazards in Construction training program is offered free at various locations nationwide due to the Susan Harwood Training Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  The Focus Four Hazards in Construction are falls, electrocutions, struck-by's and caught-in… Read More
January 30, 2009
Â鶹ÊÓƵHosts Public Private Partnership Workshop to Examine Both Contractor Risks and Rewards
AGC's meeting in conjunction with the NCPPP, Partnerships for Growth in Infrastructure, attracted attendees eager to learn the legislative, financial and risk management principles critical for contractors who are contemplating public-private partnerships. AGC's unique perspective as a contractor… Read More
January 30, 2009
Prepare for Many HR Changes in First Quarter 2009
January marks the start of several changes in federal employment mandates.  Visit the Â鶹ÊÓƵWeb site for details on the following changes: ADA Amendment (Effective 1/1/2009) FMLA Amendment (Effective 1/16/2009) Changes for Certified Payroll Records (Effective 1/19/2009) Changes to Form I-9 (Effective… Read More
January 30, 2009
E-Verify Mandate for Federal Contractors Delayed Again
The federal government has agreed to further delay implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to use the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility. An official announcement is expected to be published in the Federal Register… Read More
January 30, 2009
Federal Agencies Issue New ‘Dredge and Fill' Permit Guidance
In December 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued joint guidance on the extent of federal control over water and wetlands.  Currently, a construction project owner or operator must receive approval from the Corps before building (i.… Read More
January 30, 2009
Simonson Says: Job Woes Spread, Underscoring Urgency of Stimulus and Credit Market Thaw
Construction job gains were confined to only three oil-producing states - Oklahoma, Louisiana (both 4 percent) and Texas (1 percent) - plus the District of Columbia (2 percent). At the other extreme were Utah (-22 percent), Arizona (-21 percent), South Carolina (-17 percent), Florida and Michigan (… Read More
January 30, 2009
Â鶹ÊÓƵProvides Testimony at Stimulus Hearing on Capitol Hill
" width="209" height="192" /> Dr. Stephen S. Fuller of George Mason University testified on behalf of Â鶹ÊÓƵbefore the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure last Thursday. The hearing was held to examine how infrastructure investment contributes to job… Read More
January 30, 2009
House Passes Stimulus Bill – Senate Debate Bill Starts on Monday – Action Requested
The House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the Economic Stimulus Package, on Wednesday by a vote of 244 to 188. Highway and transportation infrastructure funding in the bill totaled over $46 billion, including: $30 billion for bridge and highway funding, to… Read More
January 30, 2009

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