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Construction Association Releases First-of-its-kind Decarbonization Playbook To Help Firms Assess, Track & Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
April 22, 2024
  The Associated General Contractors of America released today a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build. The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon… Read More

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National Construction Charity, Sierra Pacific West And Make-a-wish® San Diego Unveil New “Man Cave” For Young Man In La Jolla
  AGC Charities Inc., Sierra Pacific West and Make-A-Wish San Diego teamed up to lead dozens of volunteers to build a dedicated “man cave” for puzzles and hobbies to fulfill a local boy’s wish. The volunteer workday in La Jolla involved completing and painting the stand alone, climate-… Read More
March 19, 2024
Your Voice Matters! AGC is Seeking Input on Building Material Lead Times
AGC of America's Building Division is asking members to take this short survey to address ongoing issues with new Buy America requirements and implementation for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We need your input to effectively advocate and ensure that the new rules… Read More
March 15, 2024
"Alternative" Project Delivery Isn't So Alternative Anymore
AGC Smartbrief recently wrote a story addressing project delivery methods that featured the ConsensusDocs’ design-build and construction management at-risk standard contracts with the following: On the contractor side, ConsensusDocs’ package of traditional design-build standard contracts documents… Read More
March 15, 2024
OSHA Heat Standard Coming. . .
On April 24, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans to consult the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) on its proposed regulatory framework for the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule. The… Read More
March 14, 2024
Construction Employment In January Rises In 231 Of 358 Metro Areas From A Year Earlier As Job Levels Reach Near Record Levels
  Construction employment increased in 231 or 65 percent of 358 metro areas between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that the industry ended the month with… Read More
March 13, 2024
Results from AGC's Annual Risk Study with FMI
The 2024 AGC/FMI Study highlights key risks in the construction industry. Based on responses from AGC's in-house risk managers workgroup (collected Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024), the top concerns include labor shortages, design issues, changes in insurance terms and costs, project delays or cancellations… Read More
March 12, 2024
Court Agrees with AGC and Vacates NLRB's Overly Expansive Joint-Employer Rule
AGC of America and its co-plaintiffs challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB” or “Board”) joint-employer rule in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas were handed a big win on March 8. The judge in Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB vacated the rule – which was finalized in… Read More
March 12, 2024
Construction Employment Increases In 37 States From January 2023 To January 2024, While 33 States Add Jobs Between December And January
Construction employment increased in 37 states in January from a year earlier, while 33 states added construction jobs between December and January, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials noted… Read More
March 11, 2024
Construction Industry Adds 23,000 Jobs In February As Solid Pickup In Nonresidential Employment Outweighs Dip In Residential Total
  The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in February—the most since August—as a strong gain in employment at nonresidential contractors offset a small decline at residential firms, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released… Read More
March 8, 2024
SEC Issues New Requirements for Public Companies to Report Emissions
Rule Implementation on Hold Due to Litigation On March 6, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted (3-2) to finalize a rule for public companies to disclose climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. April 4 Update: Implementation of… Read More
March 8, 2024

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