On March 27, AGC submitted a public comment to the White House Council on Environmental Quality, applauding its efforts to streamline the environmental review process and recognized the opportunity presented to agencies to refine their own implementing procedures.

On March 20, President Trump issued an Executive Order, Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement, centralizing the procurement of common goods and services under the General Services Administration.

As part of AGC’s commitment to protecting workers, AGC of America, Carolinas AGC, and contractor members will take part in the official kickoff of National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 22 in Raleigh, NC.

AGC has launched a new Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Resource Hub to help construction companies navigate federal domestic sourcing requirements.

On April 2, President Trump announced he is using his authority under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to impose broad tariffs on nearly all imports entering the U.S.

AGC successfully highlights construction industry challenges with proposed GHG reporting requirements, leading to withdrawal of the rule.

Shares insights on construction challenges and opportunities with the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.

AGC held meetings this week with President-elect Trump’s transportation transition team and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee leadership

New rule phases in domestic manufacturing requirements for federally funded infrastructure projects, impacting procurement strategies and supply chains in the construction industry.

Former Congressman pledges to address roadway fatalities, modernize infrastructure, and streamline transportation project delivery while fostering emerging technologies.

The EPA Administrator nominee testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Inflation adjustments raise maximum penalties for workplace safety violations, effective January 15, 2025.

Shifts Resources to Comprehensive Infectious Disease Protections Amid Industry Concerns

Survey of Utility Contractors Found that Telecom Companies were More than Twice as Likely to Cause 811 Response Delays as other Utilities

Congress still trying to reach an agreement on government funding.

Recent legal and political developments may impact December filing deadline.

President Biden expected to sign both bills into law.

Most AGC members will fall under Level 1 or 2, however contractors should not expect to see the CMMC clause in their contracts until approximately mid-2025.

Coalition calls refuge boundary acquisition by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service federal overreach.

AGC is now accepting session proposals for the 2025 AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference, July 22 – 24, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN.