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Marisa Strickler published Understanding Gov’t-Mandated PLA Rule in Latest News 2024-01-11 15:53:30 -0500
Understanding Gov’t-Mandated PLA Rule
While AGC of America fights against the Biden Administration’s government-mandated PLA rule in court, members are invited to join AGC for a January 18 webinar explaining the rule, its impact, and how to prepare to comply with the requirements.
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Marisa Strickler published DOL Finalizes FLSA Independent Contractor Rule in Latest News 2024-01-11 15:47:59 -0500
DOL Finalizes FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
The final rule reshapes the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act, creating a complex analysis more likely to support a finding of employee over independent contractor status than the previous test.
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ChatGPT for HR & Management
Learn how to revolutionize your construction team's capabilities to streamline operations, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational excellence with ChatGPT.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Lawsuit Against Gov’t-Mandated PLAs in Latest News 2024-01-11 15:32:26 -0500
AGC Lawsuit Against Gov’t-Mandated PLAs
AGC of America files lawsuit to block the Biden Administration’s unlawful regulation mandating project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
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Marisa Strickler published USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Proposed Rule in Latest News 2024-01-04 16:06:24 -0500
USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Proposed Rule
AGC of America is reviewing a recently released 779-page U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to “modernize” regulations governing registered apprenticeship programs.
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New Cybersecurity Requirements
The Department of Defense issues a proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program impacting cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors.
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Marisa Strickler published OSHA Recordkeeping Rule in Effect in Latest News 2024-01-04 15:54:35 -0500
OSHA Recordkeeping Rule in Effect
OSHA’s final rule expanding current injury and illness recordkeeping requirements went into effect on January 1.
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Marisa Strickler published Construction Fatalities Increase in Latest News 2024-01-04 15:47:48 -0500
Construction Fatalities Increase
The newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics annual report on occupational injuries for 2022 reveals a 7.7% increase from construction fatalities in 2021 and key considerations.
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Naloxone Safety
The Alliance for Naloxone Safety in the Workplace provides tools your organization can use to address opioid overdoses in the workplace.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Scores Legislative Victories in Latest News 2023-12-14 15:34:40 -0500
AGC Scores Legislative Victories
AGC delays efforts to require defense contractors to report greenhouse gas emissions, and blocks initiatives to blacklist federal contractors, require local hire mandates, and include state licensing requirements.
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Marisa Strickler published Airport Funding Extension Passes House in Latest News 2023-12-14 15:28:53 -0500
Airport Funding Extension Passes House
The House of Representatives passes legislation temporarily extending funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its construction programs through March 8, 2024.
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Environmental Town Hall
Learn about the latest environmental regulation impacting construction contractors and have an opportunity to help share AGC of America’s advocacy efforts in this space.
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Building Contractors Town Hall
Understand how and ask questions to your private building contractor peers about dealing with weather impacts on your projects.
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Marisa Strickler published Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum in Latest News 2023-12-14 15:11:28 -0500
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum
Hear from and interact with your industry peers on ways the industry is addressing mental health and suicide prevention.
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Marisa Strickler published Pipeline Safety Bill Approved By House Committee in Latest News 2023-12-07 14:44:35 -0500
Pipeline Safety Bill Approved By House Committee
The Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act that would reauthorize funding for PHMSA safety programs and provide support for state One-Call Notification Programs passes key congressional committee.
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Marisa Strickler published Illinois Supreme Court Expands Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects in Latest News 2023-12-07 14:34:07 -0500
Illinois Supreme Court Expands Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects
On November 30, AGC of America and its Illinois Chapters achieved a major breakthrough as to commercial general liability insurance (CGL) coverage for construction defects under Illinois law with a favorable decision by the state Supreme Court.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Warns Draft Manual Related to WOTUS Could Expand Federal Overreach in Latest News 2023-12-07 14:25:00 -0500
AGC Warns Draft Manual Related to WOTUS Could Expand Federal Overreach
On December 1, AGC raised concerns with the Interim Draft of the National Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams that federal agencies are using to identify tributaries and assert federal jurisdiction.
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PLA Rule Almost Final
On November 30, the White House cleared a rule requiring project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction projects valued at $35 million or more, marking the final step before the rule will go into effect.
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AGC on Work Zone Safety
AGC weighs in with the Federal Highway Administration on its proposed rule addressing a variety of work zone safety issues near highways, including measuring safety standards, reviews of state DOT’s safety programs, and the use cases for positive protection devices.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Talks Tariffs With Key White House Official in Latest News 2023-11-30 14:40:31 -0500
AGC Talks Tariffs With Key White House Official
AGC of America meets with the White House’s Office of the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai to discuss ongoing concerns relating to import tariffs and their effects on prices for construction materials and equipment.
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