U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruling validates the Associated General Contractors’ argument that mandating PLAs for most federal construction projects is an unauthorized set-aside.

Among the directives issued by President Trump Monday morning was a regulatory freeze memo, allowing the new administration time to review proposed rules under the previous administration and determine whether to continue them.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed and announced the rescission of more than 70 Biden-era executive orders, focused mostly on issues related to climate.

AGC breaks down executive orders, the law, and what the courts have said on this topic.

On January 17, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Scott Ketcham has been named as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

What Trump’s executive orders mean for construction.

As contractors gear up for 2025, new tariff policies under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are poised to bring challenges across the construction sector.

The end of the year brought about a flurry of legal decisions related to the Corporate Transparency Act – a law passed in 2020 that generally requires legal entities with fewer than 20 employees and $5 million to submit "beneficial ownership information" with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. 

New industry outlook shows firms are worried about impacts of President-Elect Trump’s trade and immigration policies even as they increase investments in artificial intelligence and other technologies to boost productivity.

In the final days of the administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a flurry of approved waivers for California to enact stringent emissions standards for on-road and off-road vehicles.

Resources on how employers in the construction industry can prepare for changes in immigration enforcement, compliance measures and practical guidance through a downloadable webinar.

On December 13, 2024, the Department of Labor released its Fall 2024 regulatory agenda, which includes rulemaking activity specific to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

On December 19, 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), released data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) for 2023. 

Tax cuts, border security, and energy production - what to expect from the Republican House and Senate this Congress.

AGC Scores Legislative Victories for Military Construction.

Last month, AGC surveyed its members on contracts preference programs—federal and federal-aid programs that were created with the intent to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

On December 11, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping AGC’s advocacy efforts, guiding workforce development strategies, and equipping the industry with data-driven insights to navigate a rapidly evolving market.

Join AGC of America on December 17 for a timely and informative webinar that will explore the potential impact of post-election policies on immigration regulations, workforce management, and compliance within the construction sector.

This week, the House of Representatives and Senate passed several long-overdue pieces of legislation relieving much of the burden of Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance for applicable businesses – reform AGC has long advocated for ever since the ACA was enacted.