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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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EPA Releases Updated Drinking Water Needs Assessment to Congress
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicly released its fourth drinking water needs assessment today, identifying $334.8 billion needs for the 20-year period from January 2007 through December 2026. The purpose of the assessment is to document the 20-year capital investment needs of… Read More
March 26, 2009
House Small Business Committee Hearing Underscores AGC’s Concerns Over HUBZone Program
A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that validates the concerns of many AGC contractors was released at a Small Business Committee Hearing on oversight of the Small Business Administration and its programs. According to the report, available here, nineteen companies were… Read More
March 26, 2009
AGC Testifies on DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Amy Hall, president of Ebony Construction in Sylvania, Ohio testified today on the need for clarity in implementing regulations and the work AGC has done to develop industry standard guidance documents over the last three years.  The hearing was held in conjunction with the Transportation &… Read More
March 26, 2009
House and Senate Committees Work on FY 2010 Federal Budget, Include AGC-Supported Transportation Funding
House and Senate Budget Committees this week passed their respective budget resolutions providing a non-binding blueprint for FY 2010 federal spending and tax policy.  The House and Senate will consider the resolutions next week, with final passage votes expected by the weekend.  Although leaders… Read More
March 26, 2009
Economic Stimulus and Recovery Watch - Strategic Briefings
Join ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Chief Economist Ken Simonson or Senior Executive Director of Government and Public Affairs Jeff Shoaf and Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, to learn what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) means to your business and your… Read More
March 25, 2009
Registration Open for AGC's STP Instructor Training Workshop
June 4-5 in Omaha, Neb. This two-day workshop will prepare participants to conduct STP courses, get the most out of STP instructor materials and effectively teach adult learners. Whether you are interested in starting an STP program in your area or looking to provide an improved STP experience,… Read More
March 25, 2009
Contractor Support Fills ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ PAC Sails in San Diego
With a new election cycle underway and legislative battles already being waged on Capitol Hill, AGC's member contractors answered the challenge and showed record support for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ PAC during the 90th Annual Convention in San Diego. Receipts totaled more than $225,000, the most ever raised during a… Read More
March 25, 2009
2009 BITS Contest Awarded at Convention
The 2009 Best Information Technology Solutions (BITS) contest was held in San Diego on March 6 at AGC's 90th Annual Convention. The first place winner was Jake White of Clyde Companies in Orem, Utah. Jake's entry was based on a Learning Management System developed by Clyde Companies. This system… Read More
March 25, 2009
First Annual AGC in the Community Awards Recognizes Operation Opening Doors
Operation Opening Doors, a program that has construction industry businesses donating time and materials to make disabled veterans' homes accessible, will serve as the first ever national charity effort of AGC. The program was developed by the South Dakota Building Chapter During Convention, AGC's… Read More
March 25, 2009
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Campus Debuts in San Diego
In conjunction with the National Championship and AGC's 90th Annual Convention, AGC of America held its first ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Campus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals to learn more about careers in construction. Sponsored by Flat Iron Construction Corp., NCCER, Skanska, Stacy-Whitbeck… Read More
March 25, 2009

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