San Antonio’s Central Builders was recognized as having the nation’s top construction diversity & inclusion program by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association also awarded Puerto Rico’s Bermúdez Longo Díaz Massó as Diverse Business of the Year. Also receiving… Read More April 10, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced last week that its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) and National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) will be meeting virtually on April 24 (1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern) and May 7 (… Read More April 10, 2024
Jordan Foster Construction was recognized for having the nation’s top construction safety and health program in 2023 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The association, which oversees the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), an annual ranking… Read More April 8, 2024
At AGC's 2024 annual convention, the AGC Education and Research Foundation bestowed the honor of the 2024 Outstanding Educator upon Dr. Dean Papajohn from the University of Arizona.
The Outstanding Educator award recognizes nominees for their academic contributions, their engagement with students… Read More April 5, 2024
AGC and Survey Partner HCSS Will Use Survey Results to Urge Motorists to Be Careful During the Summer Travel Season
AGC of America and our survey partner, HCSS, are asking all highway and transportation members help us improve work zone safety by completing this brief survey. We… Read More April 5, 2024
A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing attendees, sponsors, speakers, and staff who made the 2024 AGC Annual Convention unforgettable! Your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the industry inspire us every day. 🌟 Until next time...Columbus, Ohio awaits in 2025! See you there!
April 5, 2024
The construction industry added 39,000 jobs in March—the most since January 2023—with gains among all five types of residential and nonresidential categories, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials… Read More April 5, 2024
A Kentucky federal court—in line with AGC litigation support—agrees with an earlier Texas court ruling striking down a FHWA regulation that would have diverted federal-aid highway construction funding to more non-construction uses, like the purchase of buses, Amtrak cars, and EV charging stations… Read More April 4, 2024
AGC-backed federal Clean Water Act permit streamlining package benefiting many construction projects passes the House, but faces resistance from the White House and Senate that are focused on limiting permitting reforms to just clean energy projects.
On March 21, the House of Representatives … Read More April 4, 2024
A Texas federal court strikes down a FHWA regulation—in line with AGC litigation support—that would have diverted federal-aid highway construction funding to more non-construction uses, like the purchase of buses, Amtrak cars, and EV charging stations.
On March 27, a federal judge in Texas, … Read More April 4, 2024