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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
  AGC & 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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OFCCP Finalizes Sex Discrimination Rule and Schedules June 16 Webinar
On June 14, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its final rule requiring federal and federally-assisted contractors to meet the provisions of Executive Order 11246 prohibiting sex discrimination in employment. This rule updates sex discrimination guidelines from… Read More
June 16, 2016
AGC Urges Court to Overturn NLRB Expansion of Joint Employer Standard
AGC and seven other trade associations on June 15 jointly filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the Browning-Ferris Industries case concerning the definition of “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act.  The brief supports Browning-Ferris… Read More
June 16, 2016
OFCCP Sets 2016 VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark at 6.9 Percent
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently published its 2016 annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark.  The benchmark is 6.9 percent and reflects the national percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force for 2016, as determined… Read More
June 16, 2016
FAR Council Proposal Would Identify Federal Contractors that Report GHG Emissions
On May 25, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a proposed rule that would require some federal contractors to indicate whether they publicly disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction goals or targets. Comments are due by July 25, and AGC is reviewing the proposed… Read More
June 14, 2016
AGC Submits Comments on EPA's Draft Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Runoff
AGC recently submitted extensive comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft 2017 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (draft CGP), based on the Association’s members’ input.  AGC has devotedly represented the construction… Read More
June 14, 2016
AGC Attends White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes
In celebration of National Building Safety Month, traditionally recognized throughout the month of May, AGC participated in an exclusive, invitation-only White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes.  Speakers shared insights on what adaptations buildings require in order to enhance… Read More
June 14, 2016
AGC Launches Podcast, Highlights 2016 Elections in First Episode
AGC recently launched ConstructorCast, a new monthly podcast that explores in depth issues affecting the construction industry. For each episode, we will speak with a different authority on current topics including public policy, safety and health, labor and many more. For our first episode,… Read More
June 14, 2016
AGC Sponsors High Performance Building Week Activities: June 13-16
AGC is a sponsor of the High Performance Building Coalition, a group of approximately 200 organizations (including industry representatives) that helps inform congressional staff on issues pertinent to high-performance buildings.  This High Performance Building Week, June 13-16, 2016, the… Read More
June 13, 2016
Check Out the Detailed Environmental Resources on the AGC-Supported Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center
Stay on top of the numerous federal and state environmental regulations impact the construction industry, with this comprehensive, online environmental resource for contractors—the Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center. The CICA Center is a free resource that is open to the entire U.S… Read More
June 13, 2016
Looking for More Environmental and Sustainability News? Follow AGC's Environmental Services on Twitter
AGC’s environmental Twitter account — @AGCEnvironment — is your resource for environmental compliance and sustainability news and information from a broad range of sources.  AGC’s Director of Environmental Services combs the Web to collect information of interest in one easy place for you to… Read More
June 13, 2016

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