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New Work Zone Safety Rule?
On September 20, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a proposal to further address mobility impacts near work zones and manage work zone safety near roads.
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OSHA Awards AGC of America
On September 19, OSHA awarded AGC of America a $160,000 grant to provide fall prevention/protection training to approximately 500 employers and workers in the construction industry.
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Marisa Strickler published National VMT Pilot Moves Forward in Latest News 2023-09-28 14:41:18 -0400
National VMT Pilot Moves Forward
FHWA is finally moving forward with the national vehicle miles traveled (VMT) pilot required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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New EV User Fee Legislation
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduces AGC-backed legislation that would apply a federal user fee to electric vehicles (EVs)—in the form of a one-time tax on batteries used in EVs at the manufacturer—and apply the revenue to the highway trust fund.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC at GSA’s Reverse Industry Day in Latest News 2023-09-28 14:37:00 -0400
AGC at GSA’s Reverse Industry Day
AGC and member companies, Clark Construction, Hensel Phelps, and Parsons Corp. spoke to GSA’s regional and national directors from the Office of Project Delivery and Regional Design & Construction.
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Marisa Strickler published Biden Speeds Up & Expands Work Authorization in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:24:46 -0400
Biden Speeds Up & Expands Work Authorization
DHS redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and extends TPS to others not enrolled, thereby increasing the number of work eligible immigrants.
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Marisa Strickler published Labor Mandates on Private Construction? in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:21:58 -0400
Labor Mandates on Private Construction?
Get the latest developments on the Inflation Reduction Act, including new proposals governing prevailing wage and apprenticeship mandates on private construction tax credits.
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Marisa Strickler published Practical Guide to New Davis Bacon Rule in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:19:14 -0400
Practical Guide to New Davis Bacon Rule
Understand the significant changes made to compliance with Davis Bacon on your direct federal and federally assisted construction contracts.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC to OSHA: One Size Does Not Fit All in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:14:20 -0400
AGC to OSHA: One Size Does Not Fit All
Three AGC contractors testify on the potential impacts of OSHA’s proposed heat standard on construction small businesses.
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OSHA PPE Proposal Lacking
OSHA’s proposed “proper-fitting” PPE rule lacks the clarity needed to actually improve safety.
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Marisa Strickler published Automatic Brakes in New Trucks Proposal in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:03:49 -0400
Automatic Brakes in New Trucks Proposal
AGC weighs in on a proposed rule from U.S. DOT to require automatic emergency brakes in all new trucks over 10,000 lbs., impacting construction vehicles.
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Marisa Strickler published Disclose Your Personal Information? in Latest News 2023-09-21 15:55:53 -0400
Disclose Your Personal Information?
AGC-backed bill would prevent civil and criminal penalties on small construction firms that fail to disclose personally identifiable information to the federal government.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Working for Federal Contractors in Latest News 2023-09-21 15:52:35 -0400
AGC Working for Federal Contractors
AGC is working to block unfeasible environmental mandates while aiming to advance efforts to improve change order processing for federal contractors on the defense bill.
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Marisa Strickler published Shutdown for Federal Contractors in Latest News 2023-09-14 14:48:55 -0400
Shutdown for Federal Contractors
Here’s what federal contractors should do in the event of a government shutdown.
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Marisa Strickler published Incoming! New Buy America Requirements in Latest News 2023-09-14 14:42:03 -0400
Incoming! New Buy America Requirements
With significant changes to Build America requirements taking effect on October 23 for federally assisted projects, learn how your construction company can bid the next job accordingly.
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Latest IRA Developments
Join AGC of America for a two-part educational webinar series on the latest developments with the Inflation Reduction Act, including new proposals governing prevailing wage and apprenticeship mandates on private construction tax credits.
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Marisa Strickler published Two Silica Rules for Construction? in Latest News 2023-09-14 14:13:46 -0400
Two Silica Rules for Construction?
AGC weighs in on MSHA’s proposal regarding miners’ occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC to White House: Don’t Mess Up Permitting Reform in Latest News 2023-09-14 14:07:53 -0400
AGC to White House: Don’t Mess Up Permitting Reform
AGC tells White House Council on Environmental Quality at a public meeting how its proposal to implement the first significant NEPA reforms in 40 years could actually make the permitting process worse.
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Marisa Strickler published Shutdown for Transportation Contractors in Latest News 2023-09-14 13:59:37 -0400
Shutdown for Transportation Contractors
The scenarios for a government shutdown and what it would mean for transportation construction contractors.
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DOL Briefs AGC on Davis-Bacon
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided a private, member-only virtual update on the changes in their massive final rule taking effect on October 23.
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