The federal government is seeking to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. How does this impact your construction workplace?

OSHA formally convenes a Small Business Advocacy Review panel, taking the next regulatory step in advancing a national standard on heat injury and illness prevention.  

AGC takes issue with proposed changes to rules governing Endangered Species Act implementation that are part of the approval process for projects that involve federal permits or funding.

AGC member Marathon Construction hosts Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project in San Diego, California.

Learn the latest on AGC’s climate change initiatives from our recent virtual town hall.

Learn tips and tricks for understanding key contract negotiation strategies and tactics that will improve your project results.

The Administration releases a new proposed rule to implement the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, impacting many private construction projects.

Join AGC of America for a two-part educational webinar series on the latest developments with the Inflation Reduction Act.

The U.S. Department of Labor issues a proposed rule to increase overtime thresholds from $35,568 to $55,068, after having updated these regulations in 2019.

A newly issued National Labor Relations Board rule revives Obama-era union representation election procedures that operate to unions’ advantage.

A new OSHA proposal could potentially open up workplace safety inspections to worker advocacy and environmental groups, union organizers, and community activists who may seize on opportunities to advance agendas unrelated to workplace safety issues.

The new EPA/Corps’ rule defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) fails to adequately comply with AGC-backed Supreme Court decision striking down key aspects of the previous rule, leaving key permitting questions unresolved and the new rule itself subject to legal challenge.

Sign up for a special AGC-members briefing on the new Davis Bacon rule with Jessica Looman, Principal Deputy Administrator of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division.

New Build America, Buy America guidance from the White House takes effect on October 23, but many questions remain for contractors.

A federal district court judge has given preliminary approval to a $1.185 billion settlement agreement between municipal water utilities and DuPont over drinking water contamination from PFAS.

AGC invites thought leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts to submit session ideas for the AGC Risk 2024 program by September 15. 

AGC is analyzing the 800-page rulemaking to get a solid understanding of the full impact on federal and federally assisted construction projects and will provide education and assistance for members on implementation of the rule and any further developments.

On July 21, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule that allows employers an alternative procedure to inspect Form I-9 documentation virtually as opposed to performing a physical verification, which was previously required for all new hires until the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an exception in March 2020.

On August 1, the proposed rule on sustainable procurement was issued that will, among other things, require all federal agencies to prioritize the procurement of sustainable products and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”

Register before August 18 to take advantage of the early bird rate and your opportunity to hear about the latest industry trends, best practices, and preparation for upcoming technological advances that will transform the way you work.